Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Sibel since 1966
Babies named Sibel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 47 |
| 1990s | 62 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Sibel is a Turkish feminine name that saw modest use in the United States starting in 1966. Its popularity peaked in 1988, and since then it has maintained a stable trajectory. In 2025, the name ranked 14,942, with about 1 in 321,453 newborns receiving it. Despite its low frequency, Sibel carries a melodic sound and cultural ties to Turkey. The name's etymology remains debated; it may derive from the Turkish word for 'beloved' or could be influenced by the Arabic Sibyl tradition. It has not been associated with any specific U.S. states in terms of higher usage. Sibel remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with international flair.
Sibel is a Turkish feminine name of uncertain origin. It may derive from the Turkish word 'sevgili' meaning 'beloved' or 'sweetheart', or it could be a variant of the Arabic name 'Sibyl' via European influence. The name has been used in Turkey since the mid-20th century and gained popularity in the 1980s. It is not related to the ancient Greek name 'Sibyl' (prophetess), though sometimes confused with it.
“Sibel” around the world
Where Sibel lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sibi, Belle
Sibling names for Sibel
Names that share Sibel's style, for a brother or sister.
