Benjiam Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBEN-jam / /ˈbɛn.dʒɪm/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: Son of the right hand; English: Diminutive of Benjamin
Historical & Cultural Background
Benjiam is a variant of the name Benjamin, which has Hebrew origins. The name Benjamin appears in the Bible as the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. It has been a popular name in various cultures, especially among Jewish communities. The diminutive form, Benji, has gained popularity as a standalone name in modern times.
Trend Summary
The name Benjiam is relatively uncommon in the U.S. but shares popularity with its root name, Benjamin.
Similar Names
Variants
- Benji
- Benjamin
International Variants
- Benyamin (Hebrew)
- Beniamino (Italian)
- Benyamin (Arabic)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Benjiam was first seen in the United States in 1951. Benjiam has ranked as high as #1020 nationally, which occurred in 1951, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Benjiam has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1951 | 5 |