Basma Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationBAH-smuh / ˈbæsməArabic
Meaning
smile
Historical & Cultural Background
Basma is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It is commonly used in various Arabic-speaking countries. The name reflects positive emotions and is often associated with joy and friendliness.
Similar Names
Variants
- Basemah
- Basmah
International Variants
- Basma (Arabic)
Famous people named Basma
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Fictional characters named Basma
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Basma was first seen in the United States in 1980. Basma has ranked as high as #1357 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Basma has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Basma (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 18 |