Basya vs Debra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Debra

Girl #3,576 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bee"

Origin: Hebrew D'vorah

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,576
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Deb, Debbie, Debby

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Basya Rank #3,542
Debra Rank #3,576

Basya is more popular, ranked #3542 vs #3576 for Debra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Basya ___

  • Basya Leah
  • Basya Rachel
  • Basya Miriam
  • Basya Devorah
  • Basya Rivka
  • Basya Chana

Debra ___

  • Debra Ann
  • Debra Lynn
  • Debra Marie
  • Debra Jean
  • Debra Kay
  • Debra Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Basya

Devorah Rivka Chana Shmuel Yitzhak

If you choose Debra

Susan Patricia Linda Barbara Karen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Basya or Debra more popular?

Basya is more popular, ranked #3542 compared to Debra at #3576 in the United States.

What do Basya and Debra mean?

Basya means "daughter of God" (Hebrew origin). Debra means "bee" (Hebrew D'vorah origin).

Are Basya and Debra boy or girl names?

Basya is primarily a girl name. Debra is primarily a girl name.

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