girl's name
Tabassum
tuh-BUS-um
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 218
Tabassum is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 6 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.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2001, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Tabassum 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 | 39 |
| 2000s | 96 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 8 |
How Popular Is Tabassum?
In 2024, Tabassum 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 Tabassum 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 Tabassum
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tabassum Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tabassum over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tabassum
- Pronunciation tuh-BUS-um
Sibling Names for Tabassum
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tabassum — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tabassum
How popular is the name Tabassum?
In 2024, Tabassum 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 Tabassum a girl's or a boy's name?
Tabassum is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tabassum?
Tabassum has 3 syllables.
When was Tabassum most popular?
Tabassum peaked in 2001, when 18 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.