Beni

Beni is a boy's name of Japanese origin meaning “the sons of.” In 2024 it was given to 10 boys in the United States.

Beni at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“the sons of”

About the name Beni

Beni belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “the sons of” — is the sense carried by its Japanese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Beni first appears in Social Security records in 1963. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3262 in 1967, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 147 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Beni in US records

First recorded (US)
1963
Best US rank
#3262 in 1967
Peak year
2020
Babies named Beni in 2024
10
Total since 1880
147

Beni in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#2754 in 2005
Babies named Beni in 2025
3
Total since 1996
67

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Beni mean?

Beni means “the sons of” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Beni a boy or girl name?

Beni is a boy name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Beni?

Beni comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Beni?

Beni first appears in US records in 1963. Its best-ever ranking was #3262 in 1967, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

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