Benyam

This variation of Biblical Benjamin is used in Ethiopia. With various "Ben" names in style, from Bennett to Bentley, Benyam feels fresh but approachable. The name is also commonly spelled Binyam or Biniyam, but the Benyam more easily leads to the friendly nickname Ben.

Pronounced BEN-yahm.

As of October 2026, Benyam ranked #10976 for boys in US births in 2011 SSA, peaked at #7901 for boys in 1995.