Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Biniam

Benjamin is a common given name for males, derived from Hebrew בִּנְיָמִין, Binyāmīn, translating as 'son of the right [hand]' in both Hebrew and Arabic languages, although in the Samaritan Pentateuch the name appears as Binyamem: 'son of my days'.

Current Rank
#12,230
Peak Rank
#12,230 (2023)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2023
First Year
2023
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#12230
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Biniam

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Benjamin is a common given name for males, derived from Hebrew בִּנְיָמִין, Binyāmīn, translating as 'son of the right [hand]' in both Hebrew and Arabic languages, although in the Samaritan Pentateuch the name appears as Binyamem: 'son of my days'.

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The Story of Biniam

The earliest SSA record of Biniam as a baby boy name dates back to 2023, when 5 babies received it. 2023 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Biniam — #12,230 in the national rankings. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2023 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 5 Biniams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Where is Biniam most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • ET
    52%
  • ER
    20%
  • SD
    16%
  • United States
    6%
  • Switzerland
    6%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Biniam

Phonetically similar names — useful when Biniam is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Biniam

What does the name Biniam mean?
Benjamin is a common given name for males, derived from Hebrew בִּנְיָמִין, Binyāmīn, translating as 'son of the right [hand]' in both Hebrew and Arabic languages, although in the Samaritan Pentateuch the name appears as Binyamem: 'son of my days'.
How popular is Biniam in 2026?
In 2026, Biniam ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Biniam most popular?
Biniam reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #12,230 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Biniam a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Biniam is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Biniam?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Biniam include Abdilahi, Abdulmalek, Abdulwadud. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Biniam

Biniam is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2023 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Biniam's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #12,230. Use the chart and map above to compare Biniam's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.