Ibis Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Egyptian
Gender Distribution:
17% Masculine / 83% Feminine
Meaning:
Ibis is an Egyptian name associated with wisdom and the sacred ibis bird.
Meaning of the Name Ibis
Ibis is a name of Egyptian origin. It is derived from the ancient Egyptian word 'hab' or 'hu' which means 'to stand' or 'white'. The name is associated with the ancient Egyptian god Thoth, who was depicted with the head of an ibis bird. Ibis is often used as a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and writing. The name also has a connection to the sacred ibis bird that was revered in ancient Egypt.
Popularity of the Name Ibis
The popularity for the name Ibis peaked in popularity in the year 2005 with 10 births, which ranked number 17,220 out of 30,165 unique names for that year. Ibis had the most female births in 2005 with 10, which ranked number 10,127 out of 19,191 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1977 with 6, which ranked number 5,121 out of 6,860 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Ibis
Popularity of Ibis by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Ibis. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Ibis in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Ibis is a great pick!
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