Rising since 2007, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Beni since 1956
Babies named Beni per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 | 12 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 15 |
| 2010s | 17 | 56 |
| 2020s | 51 | 79 |
Meaning & origin
Beni is a short, friendly name that has been in use in the United States since 1963. As of 2025, it ranks 4,857th nationally, with a rate of 1 in 85,404 births. Its popularity has been on the rise since 2007, reaching its peak year in 2025. Beni is predominantly used as a diminutive of Benjamin but also stands independently, especially in Hungarian contexts. It suits parents looking for a simple, cross-cultural name with a sunny sound. The name has not yet appeared in top state rankings but appears in diverse regions.
Beni is most commonly a diminutive of Benjamin, a Hebrew name meaning "son of the right hand." In Hungary, Beni stands as an independent given name derived from the Hungarian word "jó" meaning "good." Its use as a standalone name in English-speaking countries emerged in the mid-20th century, often as a nickname turned given name.
“Beni” around the world
Where Beni lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Beni
Names that share Beni's style, for a brother or sister.
