Benícia

Benícia is a girl's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 girls in the United States.

Benícia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Benícia

Benícia belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Benícia first appears in Social Security records in 1975. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5956 in 1982, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 143 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Benícia in US records

First recorded (US)
1975
Best US rank
#5956 in 1982
Peak year
1982
Babies named Benícia in 2024
5
Total since 1880
143

Benícia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2011
Best rank
#5785 in 2011
Babies named Benícia in 2011
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Benícia mean?

The meaning of Benícia is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Benícia a boy or girl name?

Benícia is a girl name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Benícia?

Benícia comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Benícia?

Benícia first appears in US records in 1975. Its best-ever ranking was #5956 in 1982, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.