Behnam

Behnam is a boy's name of Persian origin meaning “good.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Behnam at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
“good”

About the name Behnam

Behnam belongs to the Persian tradition. Its meaning — “good” — is the sense carried by its Persian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Behnam first appears in Social Security records in 1982. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5631 in 1984, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 34 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Behnam in US records

First recorded (US)
1982
Best US rank
#5631 in 1984
Peak year
1984
Total since 1880
34

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Behnam mean?

Behnam means “good” in its Persian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Behnam a boy or girl name?

Behnam is a boy name.

What origin is the name Behnam?

Behnam comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Behnam?

Behnam first appears in US records in 1982. Its best-ever ranking was #5631 in 1984, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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