girl's name
Basmah
BAS-muh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 69
Basmah is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1994, when 7 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1988.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Basmah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Basmah?
In 2021, Basmah was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Basmah Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Basmah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Basmah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Basmah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Basmah
- Pronunciation BAS-muh
Sibling Names for Basmah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Basmah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Basmah
How popular is the name Basmah?
In 2021, Basmah was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Basmah a girl's or a boy's name?
Basmah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Basmah?
Basmah has 2 syllables.
When was Basmah most popular?
Basmah peaked in 1994, when 7 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.