Busra
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 40 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 40 babies have been named Busra in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Busra is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Busra is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic bushra, meaning 'good news,' 'glad tidings,' or 'joyful omen.' In Islamic tradition, bushra carries the connotation of a divine sign or blessing — a name given in thankfulness for the good news of a child's birth.
Busra is widely used in Turkey and across the Turkish diaspora, where the Arabic-rooted name has been naturalized. Its two-syllable sound is warm and accessible across languages, and the meaning of good news makes it a name given with pure celebration and hope.
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Busra first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1992. First appearing in the 1990s, Busra emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Arabic classification suggests a path from arabic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Busra has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1992.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 21 | #16631 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 14 | #13388 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | #13586 | — |
The Story of Busra
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2007, Busra is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Busra are most likely born between 1997 and 2015.
How rare is Busra?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Busra is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1992, peaked in the 2010s with 21 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 1992–2015)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | #16936 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17043 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17362 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15183 |
| 2007 | 8 | #12884 |
| 2002 | 6 | #13891 |
| 1992 | 5 | #13586 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1992–2015