Peni Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Polynesian
Gender Distribution:
3% Masculine / 97% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of my old age', Peni is a Polynesian name derived from the Maori language.
Meaning of the Name Peni
Peni is a Polynesian name that originates from the Maori language. It is the Maori version of the name Benjamin. The name means 'son of the right hand' or 'son of my old age'. It is often given to boys who are born as the last child in the family or to parents who had their child later in life.
Popularity of the Name Peni
The popularity for the name Peni peaked in popularity in the year 1958 with 13 births, which ranked number 5,641 out of 10,391 unique names for that year. Peni had the most female births in 1958 with 13, which ranked number 3,379 out of 7,027 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1995 with 5, which ranked number 8,866 out of 10,329 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Peni
Popularity of Peni by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Peni. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Peni in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Peni is a great pick!
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