diff --git a/plugins/modules/backup_plan.py b/plugins/modules/backup_plan.py
index e5f6072c716..e26fe0be720 100644
--- a/plugins/modules/backup_plan.py
+++ b/plugins/modules/backup_plan.py
@@ -208,6 +208,7 @@ def main():
             if advanced_backup_settings:
                 backup_plan_data["AdvancedBackupSettings"] = advanced_backup_settings
             response = client.create_backup_plan(aws_retry=True, BackupPlan=backup_plan_data)
+            response["BackupPlanName"] = backup_plan_name
             ensure_tags(
                 client,
                 module,