Benika is a unique and uncommon female given name of American origin. It is believed to have been created as a blend of two popular names, Benjamin and Michelle, but it can also be interpreted as a variant spelling of the Greek name Bendik, meaning 'bending' or 'flexible'. The name Benika has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States and Canada. It has not yet entered the Social Security Administration's list of top 1000 names for girls but is considered contemporary and distinctive. Individuals named Benika may be known by various nicknames such as Benny or Nikki.
Benika had a peak in popularity with 6 births each in 1976 and 1981, followed by a slight increase to 7 births in 1982. Over these four years, there were a total of 19 babies named Benika.