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Ebtisam

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningsmile · Arabic

Ebtisam is an Arabic girl name meaning “smile”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

Did you know?

  • Hidden namesLook closely: Ebtisam has the names Isa and Sam hiding inside it.
  • Word funEbtisam doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
  • GenerationEbtisam is having its moment right now. Most Ebtisams are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
  • HistoryEbtisam first shows up in US birth records in 2021, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
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US births per million girls, 2021–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Ebtisam

Ebtisam is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “smile”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Ebtisam

What does the name Ebtisam mean?

Ebtisam means “smile” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Basma (“smile”), Ibtisam (“smile”), Emiri (“often smile and jasmine”) and Miso (“smile”).

What is the origin of the name Ebtisam?

Ebtisam is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Ebtisam a boy or girl name?

Ebtisam is a girl name.

How popular is the name Ebtisam?

Ebtisam is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2021. It peaked at #15,251 in 2021, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Ebtisam?

If you like Ebtisam, you might also like Basma, Ibtisam, Emiri and Miso.

What should I know before naming my baby Ebtisam?

Ebtisam is an Arabic girl name meaning “smile”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.