Basil

Pronunciation: [ b-AZ-uhl ]

Girl Name #6,357 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Basil is a girl name, recorded for 19 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-AZ-uhl.

Parents who love the name Basil often also consider Barbara, Bama, Barney .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #6,357
Total SSA Count: 19

Nicknames

Bas Bay Basie

Also a Boy Name

Basil is also used as a boy name, ranked #2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Basil

Is Basil a boy or girl name?

Basil is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #6357. As a boy name, it is ranked #2026. Basil is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Basil?

Basil is pronounced b-AZ-uhl.

How popular is the name Basil?

Basil is currently ranked #6357 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Basil?

Common nicknames for Basil include Bas, Bay, and Basie.

Is Basil a common or rare name?

Basil is an uncommon name, ranked #6357 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Basil

Basil is a girl name .

Is Basil a boy or girl name? Basil is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,357 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,026. Basil is more commonly used as a boy name.

Basil is currently ranked #6,357 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Basil include Bas, Bay, and Basie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.