boy's name
Basit
BAH-sit
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 157
Basit is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Basit is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2007, when 8 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Basit Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 12 |
How Popular Is Basit?
In 2022, Basit was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Basit Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Basit
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Basit Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Basit over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Basit
- Pronunciation BAH-sit
Sibling Names for Basit
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Basit — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Basit
How popular is the name Basit?
In 2022, Basit was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Basit a girl's or a boy's name?
Basit is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Basit?
Basit has 2 syllables.
When was Basit most popular?
Basit peaked in 2007, when 8 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.