Ibtisam

A cheerful Arabic name meaning "smile", predominantly used for girls, but occasionally used on boys too, in South Asia. Notable bearers include author and poet Ibtisam Barakat and activist Ibtissam "Betty" Lachgar.

Pronounced ib-TIS-um.

As of November 2026, Ibtisam ranked #9706 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #5918 for girls in 2017.