Baneza
A girl's name of Spanish origin with 77 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Baneza is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 77 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Baneza is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Baneza is a girl's baby name of Spanish origin, sharing its name with La Bañeza, a city in the province of León, Spain. The name has the musical quality of Castilian Spanish place names and may connect to the Latin balneum, meaning 'bath' — referring to ancient Roman bathing sites.
Baneza has a warm, exotic sound that travels well from Spanish to English contexts. It suits parents drawn to Spanish place names with a melodic, feminine quality and deep historical roots in the Iberian Peninsula.
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Baneza is cataloged under the Spanish naming tradition. Spanish names often flow through Latin and Visigothic roots, shaped by centuries of Catholic tradition and Iberian culture.
In the U.S., Baneza has been recorded as a girl's name since 1987, with 77 total births. Browse the Spanish names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Baneza has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1987.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 55 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | — |
The Story of Baneza
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1993, Baneza is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Baneza are most likely born between 1987 and 2003.
How rare is Baneza?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Baneza is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1987, peaked in the 1990s with 55 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Baneza by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 1987–2006)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | #17525 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14436 |
| 2002 | 6 | #13839 |
| 1999 | 7 | #11542 |
| 1996 | 9 | #8897 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8145 |
| 1994 | 5 | #13680 |
| 1993 | 11 | #7554 |
| 1992 | 5 | #13511 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9336 |
| 1987 | 5 | #11479 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1987–2006