Benajah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Benajah

What is the meaning of the name Benajah ?

The baby name Benajah is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /bəˈneɪə/ (buh-NAY-ə),/ˈbɛnədʒə/ (BEN-uh-jah).

Benajah is Hebrew in Origin.

Benajah is a masculine Hebrew name derived from Benayah/Benayahu, a theophoric form meaning “Yahweh has built” or “Yahweh establishes.” The -jah ending reflects the divine name, as in other biblical names ending with -iah/-jah. In Scripture, the closely related Benaiah appears several times, most notably as the valiant commander under King David and Solomon; English usage sometimes renders the name as Benajah, treating it as the same form.

Usage entered English via the Reformation and Puritan naming traditions, finding particular favor in 17th–18th‑century New England, though it has remained uncommon since. Documented variants include Benaiah, Benayah, Benayahu/Benyahu (Hebrew), Benaya, and Benaja (continental European). Today it appeals to parents seeking an Old Testament rarity with a steadfast, builder’s meaning and the accessible nickname Ben.

⚙ Benajah is about as rare as a name gets. We hold just 2 recorded uses of it, from 2 countries.