Basma: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Means smile, a cheerful name that brightens every day.
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #7216
- Peak
- #4706 in 2017
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Basma Means
Basma is a girl name of Arabic origin. Means smile, a cheerful name that brightens every day.
How Popular Basma Is
Basma currently ranks #7216 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4706 in 2017. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Basma
- Basma is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Basma is a name with Arabic heritage and meaning.
- It has a wonderfully whimsical, fairy-tale quality.
Names Like Basma
Other Arabic names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Basma
Arabic names that pair well as a brother or sister to Basma.
Questions About Basma
What does Basma mean?
Basma is a girl name of Arabic origin. Means smile, a cheerful name that brightens every day.
How popular is Basma?
Basma currently ranks #7216 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4706 in 2017. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Basma come from?
Basma comes from Arabic roots. Basma is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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