Basma vs Esma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basma

Girl #6,584 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"joy, happiness"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic North African Middle Eastern Muslim

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Girl #3,960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"names (plural of ism)"

Origin: Arabic

Turkish Bosnian Arabic Muslim

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Basma Rank #6,584

Esma Rank #3,960

Esma is more popular, ranked #3960 vs #6584 for Basma.

Is Basma or Esma more popular?

Esma is more popular, ranked #3960 compared to Basma at #6584 in the United States.

What do Basma and Esma mean?

Basma means "joy, happiness" (Arabic origin). Esma means "names (plural of ism)" (Arabic origin).

Are Basma and Esma boy or girl names?

Basma is primarily a girl name. Esma is primarily a girl name.