Baniak was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Bahnsiedel.
The place is now called Baniak and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baniok | German Empire | Groß Strehlitz | 1914 |
| Bahnsiedel | German Empire | Groß Strehlitz | 1939 |
| Baniak | Under Polish administration | Strzelce Opolskie | 1945 |
| Baniak | Poland | Opole | 1992 |