Bushra
Bushra first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2014, when 49 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Bushra popular?
Rising Bushra has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 233 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 346 | |
| 2000s | 226 | |
| 1990s | 167 | |
| 1980s | 61 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Bushra mean?
Bushra (بشرى, bushra) means 'good news, glad tidings', from the Arabic root b-sh-r. The same root gives the verb 'to bring good news' and appears in the Quran.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bushra mean?
Bushra means Good news, glad tidings. Bushra (بشرى, bushra) means 'good news, glad tidings', from the Arabic root b-sh-r. The same root gives the verb 'to bring good news' and appears in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Bushra?
Bushra is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Bushra?
Bushra is pronounced “BUSH-rah.”
Is Bushra a boy or a girl name?
Bushra is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Bushra a popular name right now?
Bushra has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Bushra?
In 2025, Bushra ranked #3473 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Bushra most popular?
Bushra was most popular in 2014, when about 49 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Bushra?
Names similar to Bushra include Habiba, Sadia, Lujain, Najma, Husna.
What names go well with Bushra?
arabic names that pair well with Bushra include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.