687births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
2017Peak · Belgium
#5223France 2025
Besma is a girl name family recorded 687 times in 3 countries since 1967. It ranks highest today in France (#5223 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Belgium in 2017, at 7.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Besma
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Besma | French | 665 | 🇫🇷 France | #5223 | 1983 | ▼ 58 % |
| Besma | French | 12 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 2017 | – |
| Besma | French | 10 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 2012 | – |
Questions about Besma
How popular is the name Besma?
In 2025 it ranked #5223 in France. Official registers record 687 births across 3 countries.
When was Besma most popular?
It peaked in Belgium in 2017, at 7.3 births per 100,000.
Is Besma a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Besma is a girl name.