unisex name
Ibis
EYE-bis (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 69
Ibis is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 83% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2010 it was given to 5 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 2005, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1964.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ibis Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 34 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Ibis?
In 2010, Ibis was given to 5 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.
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 Ibis
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ibis Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ibis over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ibis
- English EYE-bis
Sibling Names for Ibis
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ibis — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ibis
How popular is the name Ibis?
In 2010, Ibis was given to 5 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 Ibis a girl's or a boy's name?
Ibis is used for both girls and boys. About 83% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Ibis?
Ibis has 2 syllables.
When was Ibis most popular?
Ibis peaked in 2005, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.