Basia

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Pronounced BAH-shuh /ˈbɑːʃə/Medium

Meaning: Basia has two homes. In Polish it is a warm diminutive of Barbara, from Greek 'foreign, stranger.' In Hebrew tradition it is Basya/Batya, 'daughter of God,' the name of Pharaoh's daughter who drew Moses from the river. American records reflect both Polish and Jewish families.Low

In 30 seconds: Basia is a Polish pet form of Barbara, and a Hebrew name meaning 'daughter of God' (said BAH-shuh).

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Origin LowPolish, Hebrew

MeaningBasia has two homes. In Polish it is a warm diminutive of Barbara, from Greek 'foreign, stranger.' In Hebrew tradition it is Basya/Batya, 'daughter of God,' the name of Pharaoh's daughter who drew Moses from the river. American records reflect both Polish and Jewish families.

U.S. rank (2022)#13847 ↗ Rising

2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 362

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Basia is a girls' name with two traditions: a Polish diminutive of Barbara and the Hebrew Basya, 'daughter of God.' It appears in United States records from 1988, carried by Polish and Jewish families keeping heritage names alive.

It was always rare in national data, given to only a couple dozen girls a year around its early-2000s high. A girl named Basia then is in her twenties now.

Did you know? In Poland, Basia is to Barbara what Betsy is to Elizabeth, a beloved everyday short form.

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References - Basia — Polish pet form of Barbara; Hebrew Basya 'daughter of God'

Variations

BashaBasyaBarbara

Nicknames

BashBasi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Basia mean?

It is a Polish pet form of Barbara ('foreign') and a Hebrew name meaning 'daughter of God.'

How do you pronounce Basia?

It's said BAH-shuh /ˈbɑːʃə/, two syllables, stress on the first; the s sounds like sh.

Is Basia a boy or girl name?

Basia is used as a girl's name.

Is Basia a popular name?

No, it has always been rare in the United States, a Polish and Jewish heritage name.