Holding steady, #5,099 for girls today.
Popularity of Binta since 1972
Babies named Binta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Binta's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 48 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 68 |
| 2000s | 180 |
| 2010s | 167 |
| 2020s | 133 |
Meaning & origin
Binta, a name with Arabic roots meaning 'daughter,' has been consistently used in the United States since it first appeared in Social Security records in 1972. As of 2025, it ranks 5,099, with about 1 in every 64,291 newborn girls receiving the name. Its popularity reached a peak in 2023, and the trajectory has been stable in recent years. The name is especially common in New York, reflecting the diverse communities that have brought this West African and Arabic name to America. Binta remains a distinctive choice, carrying cultural significance while maintaining a gentle, melodic sound.
Binta is a variant of Bintu, ultimately from Arabic 'bint' meaning 'daughter'. It is widely used in West Africa, particularly among Muslim communities, where it often forms part of compound names like Binta Mariam. The name has been adopted across several West African cultures, including Hausa, Fulani, and Mandinka, and is a common feminine name in Senegal, Mali, and Ghana.
Where Binta is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Binta” around the world
Where Binta lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
65
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bee, Binny
Sibling names for Binta
Names that share Binta's style, for a brother or sister.
