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Ibtisam
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Pronounced ib-tee-SAHM /ɪb.tiˈsɑm/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic ibtisam, 'a smile; smiling; cheerfulness'Low
In 30 seconds: A smile; smiling: Ibtisam is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ib-tee-SAHM').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic ibtisam, 'a smile; smiling; cheerfulness'
U.S. rank (2024)#9795 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 208
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
Ibtisam comes from the Arabic ibtisam, 'a smile; smiling; cheerfulness'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'ib-tee-SAHM').
In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, a-smile at the root, and lyrical.
Did you know? Ibtisam is Arabic for 'a smile; smiling; cheerfulness' — a lyrical, warm name (said 'ib-tee-SAHM').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Ibtisam — Arabic etymology
Variations
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Nicknames
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Ibtisam mean?
Ibtisam is Arabic for 'a smile; smiling; cheerfulness'.
How do you pronounce Ibtisam?
It's said ib-tee-SAHM /ɪb.tiˈsɑm/ — three syllables, stress on the third.
Is Ibtisam a boy or girl name?
Ibtisam is a girl's name.
How popular is Ibtisam?
Ibtisam is a very rare name in the U.S.