In the entire world, Benim (Benin 
, Benim 
) is a common largely girly, but uncommonly boy's first name. The forename Benim is characteristic of Ethiopia, where it is quite a rare boy's name, India, where it is quite a rare feminine name, and Benin, where it is a rare male name. In absolute terms, it is commonest in India, Ethiopia, and Nigeria. Likewise, Benim is the last name as well as the forename.