Will my child share the name Ibtisam with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Ibtisam per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ibtisam in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ibtisam becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ibtisam is rising: up 334 places since 2020, to #4,201 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,386 in 2006.

Is Ibtisam a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ibtisam 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.

Is Ibtisam a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Ibtisam is a distinctive choice, ranked #4201 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ibtisam in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Ibtisam

Ibtisam has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 309 places in five years. It was most popular in 2006 at #1386 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1999.

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