Biniam is an Ethiopian given name of Amharic origin, meaning "wise" or "intelligent". It is a unisex name, although it is more commonly used for males. Biniam is traditionally spelled with two 'i's, but the spelling varies and can also be seen as Biniam or Benyam. The name has gained international recognition through prominent figures like Biniam Lema, an Ethiopian long-distance runner who won a silver medal in the men's marathon at the 2004 Summer Olympics held in Athens, Greece.
There were five babies named Biniam born worldwide in 2023.