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Ibtisam

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningsmile · Arabic

Ibtisam 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.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Ibtisam has the names Isa and Sam hiding inside it.
  • GenerationIbtisam peaked in 2017, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Ibtisam you'd meet today is about 8 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Ibtisam would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 161,290 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryIbtisam first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
  • Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Ibtisams? Head to Minnesota, where it's the #835 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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US births per million girls, 1998–2025

06.51319982025

Most popular states (2025)

MN rank #835

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

About the name Ibtisam

Ibtisam 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 Ibtisam

What does the name Ibtisam mean?

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

What is the origin of the name Ibtisam?

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

Is Ibtisam a boy or girl name?

Ibtisam is a girl name. In 2025, 10 US girls were named Ibtisam.

How popular is the name Ibtisam?

Ibtisam ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2017, when it reached #5,821. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,488 places.

What names are similar to Ibtisam?

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

What should I know before naming my baby Ibtisam?

Ibtisam 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.