Baneen

A girl's name of Arabic origin with 144 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Among U.S. girl's names, Baneen is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.

With records spanning 2000 to 2023, Baneen has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.

Baneen is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Baneen is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic meaning 'daughters' or related to bint (daughter), expressing the preciousness of a daughter in the family. It is used in Arabic-speaking communities as a tender, feminine name.

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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Baneen is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2000 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Baneen’s rarity (144 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

144

Total births

Since 2000

2001

Peak year

11 births

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Popularity Over Time

Baneen has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2000.

First appeared: 2000Peak: 2001 (11 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Baneen
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	29	#12678	▼
2010s	60	#12986	▲
2000s	55	#12316	—

The Story of Baneen

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2001, Baneen is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Baneen are most likely born between 2000 and 2011.

How rare is Baneen?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Baneen is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2000, peaked in the 2010s with 60 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Baneen by the numbers

Would fill 3 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(19 years, 2000–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Baneen
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	6	#13696	-5 (-45.5%)
2022	11	#9143	+4 (57.1%)
2021	7	#12401	+2 (40.0%)
2020	5	#15471	-2 (-28.6%)
2017	7	#12925	0
2016	7	#13099	-1 (-12.5%)
2015	8	#12006	-3 (-27.3%)
2014	11	#9627	+4 (57.1%)
2013	7	#13390	+1 (16.7%)
2012	6	#15255	-2 (-25.0%)
2011	8	#12338	+2 (33.3%)
2010	6	#15250	-3 (-33.3%)
2009	9	#11598	+1 (12.5%)
2007	8	#12851	+1 (14.3%)
2004	7	#12950	+2 (40.0%)
2003	5	#16119	-1 (-16.7%)
2002	6	#13838	-5 (-45.5%)
2001	11	#8852	+2 (22.2%)
2000	9	#10002	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baneen a boy's or girl's name?

Baneen is primarily a girl's name.

When was Baneen most popular?

Baneen reached its peak popularity in 2001 with 11 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Baneen?

Baneen is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 144 babies in the U.S. since 2000. Its peak was in 2001.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2000–2023