Will my child share the name Bushra with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 23 UK babies named Bushra per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Bushra in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Bushra becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Bushra is rising: up 680 places since 2020, to #1,362 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #641 in 1999.

Is Bushra a good choice for a distinctive name?

Bushra is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Bushra?

Notable people named Bushra include: Bushra Bibi and Bushra Shaikh.

Is Bushra a popular baby name in the United States?

Bushra does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1362

Bushra

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Bushra is a distinctive choice, ranked #1362 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Bushra in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Bushra

Bushra is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 223 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #641 in 1999 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Bushra is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Bushra in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Bushra

Bushra Bibi — Bushra Bibi Khan is a Pakistani faith healer and politician.
Bushra Shaikh — Bushra Shaikh is a British media personality, broadcaster, and activist.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.