Benham is of English origin and means "son of Benjamin." It is derived from the Hebrew name Benjamin, which translates to "son of the right hand" or "favoritism." The name Benham is composed of two elements: 'ben,' meaning 'son' in Hebrew, and 'ham,' which is derived from the personal name Hamm, believed to be an abbreviated form of names like Samuel. The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages when it was often used as a nickname for someone with the given name Benjamin or one of its variants. Today, Benham is considered a unique yet approachable first name choice, offering a blend of historical roots and modern appeal.
"The name Benham saw 8 births in 2016 and 5 births in 2018, making a total of 13 babies named Benham born over those two years."