Girl nameCurrently #6,407 in the USFalling
Basma
2 syllablesPeak year: 20175 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Basma's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Basma's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Basma |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Basma through the decades
- Basma peaked in 2017, when 29 babies were named Basma in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Basma has risen 54% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Basma currently ranks #6,407 in the US and is cooling off.