Will my child share the name Benyamin with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Benyamin per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Benyamin in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Benyamin becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Benyamin is declining: down 2,411 places since 2020, to #3,684 in 2025. It peaked at #1,147 in 2013.

Is Benyamin a good choice for a distinctive name?

Benyamin is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Benyamin a popular baby name in the United States?

Benyamin does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Benyamin is a distinctive choice, ranked #3684 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Benyamin in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Benyamin

Benyamin has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1982 places in five years. It was most popular in 2013 at #1147 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1998.

Benyamin is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Benyamin in their class.