Basma
3 countries#728 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Basma was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
2,051 births recorded 1967–2022 · currently #728 · peaked in 2018 with 93 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Hauts-de-Seine, Rhône, Hérault
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
466 births recorded 1980–2025 · currently #6838 · peaked in 2017 with 29 births
Most common in: New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
158 births recorded 1998–2021 · currently #2942 · peaked in 2017 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
158 births recorded 1998–2021 · peaked in 2017 with 13 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Basma’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #1121 | — |
| 2004 | #770 | ↑351 |
| 2005 | #786 | ↓16 |
| 2006 | #782 | ↑4 |
| 2007 | #744 | ↑38 |
| 2008 | #778 | ↓34 |
| 2009 | #677 | ↑101 |
| 2010 | #711 | ↓34 |
| 2011 | #780 | ↓69 |
| 2012 | #758 | ↑22 |
| 2013 | #744 | ↑14 |
| 2014 | #880 | ↓136 |
| 2015 | #716 | ↑164 |
| 2016 | #744 | ↓28 |
| 2017 | #699 | ↑45 |
| 2018 | #580 | ↑119 |
| 2019 | #627 | ↓47 |
| 2020 | #633 | ↓6 |
| 2021 | #856 | ↓223 |
| 2022 | #728 | ↑128 |
Frequently asked questions about Basma
Is Basma a popular name?
Yes — Basma currently ranks #728 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Basma more common for boys or girls?
Basma is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Basma most popular?
Basma peaked in 2018 in France, with 93 recorded births that year.
Is Basma rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Basma’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1392 in 1967 to #728 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Basma?
At least 2,675 babies have been recorded with the name Basma across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Basma popular in more than one country?
Yes — Basma appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Basma?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Basma include Babygirl, Bessie.
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