MallowbyNames

Bibi

BEE-bee · Derived from the Persian word for 'lady' or 'woman of rank'.

2025 rank (girls)
#5,410
Babies named in 2025
23
Peak popularity
2022
2025 frequency
1 in 69,881 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2009

Rising since 2009, #5,410 for girls today.

Popularity of Bibi since 1955

Babies named Bibi per year in U.S. Social Security records.

1123341960198020002020Most births 2018Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1950s6
1960s0
1970s61
1980s85
1990s169
2000s111
2010s140
2020s117

Meaning & origin

Bibi is a name with Persian origins, meaning 'lady' or 'mistress', and has been used as an honorific in various cultures. In the United States, it has seen a resurgence, with its rank at 5,410 in 2025 (1 in 69,881 births). The name reached its peak popularity in 2022 and has been on a rising trajectory since 2009. The most common state for Bibi is California, reflecting its multicultural appeal. It is used predominantly for girls.

Bibi originates from Persian, where it is an honorific meaning 'lady' or 'mistress'. It has been used in various cultures influenced by Persian, including South Asian Muslim communities, where it appears as a respectful title for women. In modern times, it has also been adopted as a given name, sometimes as a nickname or standalone name.

Where Bibi is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Bibi” around the world

Where Bibi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    15

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Sibling names for Bibi

Names that share Bibi's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Zara, Layla, Noor, Amina, Yasmin

Brothers: Ali, Omar, Zayn, Rayan, Amir

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Bibi mean?
Bibi means 'lady' or 'woman of rank' in Persian.
How popular is the name Bibi?
As of 2025, Bibi ranks 5,410 in the U.S., with approximately 1 in 69,881 newborns given the name. Its popularity has been rising since 2009.
Is Bibi a boy's or girl's name?
Bibi is primarily a girl's name.