boy's name
Benyam
BEN-yam
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 25
Benyam is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2007, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1995.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Benyam Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 6 |
How Popular Is Benyam?
In 2011, Benyam was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Benyam
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Benyam Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Benyam over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Benyam
- Pronunciation BEN-yam
Sibling Names for Benyam
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Benyam — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Benyam
How popular is the name Benyam?
In 2011, Benyam was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Benyam a girl's or a boy's name?
Benyam is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Benyam?
Benyam has 2 syllables.
When was Benyam most popular?
Benyam peaked in 2007, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.