Basma vs Semira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basma

Girl #6,584 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, happiness"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic North African Middle Eastern Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,584
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Basi

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Semira

Girl #6,505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fulfilled desire, exalted"

Origin: Amharic/Ethiopian

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian African Arabic Hebrew Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,505
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Semi, Mira, Sem

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Popularity Comparison

Basma Rank #6,584
Semira Rank #6,505

Semira is more popular, ranked #6505 vs #6584 for Basma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Basma ___

  • Basma Nour
  • Basma Layla
  • Basma Rose
  • Basma Grace
  • Basma Marie
  • Basma Sara

Semira ___

  • Semira Grace
  • Semira Rose
  • Semira Marie
  • Semira Faith
  • Semira Lily
  • Semira Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Basma

Layla Yasmin Omar Kareem Nadia

If you choose Semira

Amara Zara Layla Nadia Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Basma or Semira more popular?

Semira is more popular, ranked #6505 compared to Basma at #6584 in the United States.

What do Basma and Semira mean?

Basma means "joy, happiness" (Arabic origin). Semira means "fulfilled desire, exalted" (Amharic/Ethiopian origin).

Are Basma and Semira boy or girl names?

Basma is primarily a girl name. Semira is primarily a girl name.

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