Basma Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Basma means 'smile' or 'expression of delight' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Basma
Basma is an Arabic name that means 'smile' or 'expression of delight'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'bism' meaning 'smile'. The name carries connotations of happiness, joy, and positivity. Basma is often used as a symbol of warmth and friendliness. It is a popular name given to girls in many Arabic-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Basma
The popularity for the name Basma peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 29 births, which ranked number 8,365 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Basma had the most female births in 2017 with 29, which ranked number 4,689 out of 18,425 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Basma has increased sharply over the last ten years from 11 births to 16 births, an increase of 45.45%. Among females, Basma has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 16 births, an increase of 45.45%.
Nationwide Popularity of Basma
- 20 Year Trend of Basma: 128.57%
- 10 Year Trend of Basma: 45.45%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Basma: 45.45%
Popularity of Basma by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Basma. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Basma in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Basma is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Basma
- Total Births of Basma: 17 (3.82%)
- Female Births of Basma: 17 (3.82%)
Given the upward trend of Basma over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.82% increase in total births, for a total of 17 births in 2024. For Females, births for Basma have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 17 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.82%.