Binta

Binta is a girl's name of African 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 18 girls in the United States.

Binta at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
African
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Binta

Binta belongs to the African 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, Binta first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4249 in 1977, and in 2024 18 babies received the name — 588 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Binta in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#4249 in 1977
Peak year
2007
Babies named Binta in 2024
18
Total since 1880
588

Binta in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1991 in 2012
Babies named Binta in 2025
14
Total since 1996
185

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Binta mean?

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

Is Binta a boy or girl name?

Binta is a girl name. In 2024, 18 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Binta?

Binta comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Binta?

Binta first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #4249 in 1977, and 18 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.