girl's name
Besma
bes-MAH (Arabic)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 675
Besma is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1983, when 25 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1967.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Besma Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 115 |
| 1980s | 120 |
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 120 |
| 2010s | 170 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 45 |
How Popular Is Besma?
In 2025, Besma was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Besma Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Besma
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Besma Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Besma over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Besma
- Arabic bes-MAH
Sibling Names for Besma
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Besma — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Besma
How popular is the name Besma?
In 2025, Besma was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Besma a girl's or a boy's name?
Besma is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Besma?
Besma has 2 syllables.
When was Besma most popular?
Besma peaked in 1983, when 25 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Besma a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Besma currently ranks #6,149 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.