Rising since 1985, #3,459 for girls today.
Popularity of Bushra since 1983
Babies named Bushra per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Bushra's real moment was 2022.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 167 |
| 2000s | 226 |
| 2010s | 346 |
| 2020s | 233 |
Meaning & origin
Bushra entered U.S. records in 1983, a relatively late debut for a name with deep Arabic roots. Its rank of 3,459 in 2025 (1 in 36,529 girls born) reflects steady growth in usage, with a peak year in 2022. The name has been rising in popularity since 1985, particularly in states like Minnesota and California, which have significant Muslim and Arab American communities. Bushra's hopeful meaning of 'glad tidings' makes it a positive choice that carries cultural and religious significance, yet it remains uncommon enough to feel distinctive.
Bushra derives from the Arabic root ب-ش-ر (b-sh-r), which conveys the idea of gladness and good news. It is used as a feminine given name across the Arabic-speaking world and in Muslim communities globally, reflecting a positive and hopeful meaning. The name appears in the Quran in the context of 'glad tidings' (e.g., Surah Maryam 19:2).
Where Bushra is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Bushra” around the world
Where Bushra lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Boshra, Boushra
Sibling names for Bushra
Names that share Bushra's style, for a brother or sister.
