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Ibtihal

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningsupplication · Arabic

Ibtihal is an Arabic girl name meaning “supplication”. 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, Ibtihal would score 12 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
  • GenerationIbtihal is having its moment right now. Most Ibtihals are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
  • HistoryIbtihal first shows up in US birth records in 2014, 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, 2014–2025

02.5520142024

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

About the name Ibtihal

Ibtihal is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “supplication”. 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 Ibtihal

What does the name Ibtihal mean?

Ibtihal means “supplication” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Duaa (“prayer, supplication”) and Doaa (“prayer, supplication”).

What is the origin of the name Ibtihal?

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

Is Ibtihal a boy or girl name?

Ibtihal is a girl name.

How popular is the name Ibtihal?

Ibtihal is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #12,142 in 2020, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Ibtihal?

If you like Ibtihal, you might also like Duaa and Doaa.

What should I know before naming my baby Ibtihal?

Ibtihal is an Arabic girl name meaning “supplication”. 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.