Binti

♀ Girl

Pronounced BEEN-tee /ˈbiːn.ti/Medium

Meaning: From the Swahili binti, 'daughter' (from the Arabic bint) — a warm, direct name of belonging and family, which we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm family name: Binti means 'daughter' in Swahili (said 'BEEN-tee'). Direct and tender.

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Origin MediumSwahili

MeaningFrom the Swahili binti, 'daughter' (from the Arabic bint) — a warm, direct name of belonging and family, which we note respectfully.

U.S. rank (2023)#15563 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 46

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Binti draws on the Swahili binti, 'daughter,' rooted in the Arabic bint. A warm, direct name of family — rare in the U.S. (said 'BEEN-tee').

It appears very rarely in the U.S. Rare, warm, and tender.

Did you know? Binti is Swahili for 'daughter' (from the Arabic bint) — a tender name of belonging and family, which we note respectfully (said 'BEEN-tee').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Binti — Swahili 'daughter' (from Arabic bint)

Variations

BintBintouBintie

Nicknames

BinTee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Binti mean?

Binti is Swahili for 'daughter' (from the Arabic bint) — a name of family and belonging.

How do you pronounce Binti?

It's said BEEN-tee /ˈbiːn.ti/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Binti a boy or girl name?

Binti is a girl's name.

How popular is Binti?

Binti is a very rare name in the U.S.