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Ibtihaj

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningjoy · Arabic

Ibtihaj is an Arabic girl name meaning “joy”. 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.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Ibtihaj would score 19 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
  • GenerationIbtihaj is having its moment right now. Most Ibtihajs are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
  • HistoryIbtihaj first shows up in US birth records in 2013, 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, 2013–2025

02.5520132021

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

About the name Ibtihaj

Ibtihaj is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “joy”. 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 Ibtihaj

What does the name Ibtihaj mean?

Ibtihaj means “joy” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “joy” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Abigail (“my father is joy”), Joy (“joy”), Beatrice (“she who brings joy”) and Abby (“father's joy”).

What is the origin of the name Ibtihaj?

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

Is Ibtihaj a boy or girl name?

Ibtihaj is a girl name.

How popular is the name Ibtihaj?

Ibtihaj 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 #11,146 in 2021, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Ibtihaj?

If you like Ibtihaj, you might also like Abigail, Joy, Beatrice and Abby.

What should I know before naming my baby Ibtihaj?

Ibtihaj is an Arabic girl name meaning “joy”. 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.