The baby name Barbra is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɑːbrə/ (BAR-bruh).
The baby name Barbra is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɑːbrə/ (BAR-bruh).
Barbra is in Origin.
Barbra is an English respelling of Barbara, from Greek barbaros, a term once used to denote “foreigner” or “one who speaks an unintelligible tongue.” Through the legend of Saint Barbara, a popular early Christian martyr, the name spread across medieval Europe and settled into many languages, retaining the core meaning of “foreigner/stranger” while acquiring devotional resonance.
While Barbara dominated English-speaking charts in the 1930s–1950s, the streamlined Barbra emerged in the mid-20th century and is most closely associated with singer and actor Barbra Streisand, giving the form a distinctive, artsy flair. Variants include Bárbara (Spanish/Portuguese), Barbara (standard English, German, Italian, Polish), Barbora (Czech/Slovak/Lithuanian), Varvara (Russian), and Barbro (Swedish). Diminutives and nicknames range from Barb, Barbie, and Bobbie to Babs, Bärbel (German), and Basia (Polish). Barbra offers a familiar sound with a tailored spelling, balancing classic roots and modern individuality.
| Barbra Streisand Barbra Streisand is most famous as an American singer and actress, and she’s also a songwriter and filmmaker. Over a career of more than 60 years, she became one of entertainment’s most honored performers, known for works like Funny Girl, The Way We Were, and A Star Is Born. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| CN | 0 | #85 | 2 | 3,857 | |
| SD | 0 | #102 | 1 | 2,130 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #131 | 18 | 4,216 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #150 | 4 | 3,773 |
| SI | Girls | 0 | #176 | 2 | 2,769 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| PL | 0 | #210 | 3 | 2,600 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #229 | 9 | 7,146 |
| GH | 0 | #244 | 5 | 5,396 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| Canada | Girls | 1991 | #305 | 7 | 2,266 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #333 | 5 | 6,973 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #337 | 18 | 5,096 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #344 | 8 | 5,378 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #353 | 7 | 8,829 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #371 | 26 | 15,987 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| CL | 0 | #428 | 7 | 6,867 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #435 | 13 | 14,421 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #470 | 2 | 7,952 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #519 | 5 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #538 | 8 | 8,334 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #543 | 5 | 10,981 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #558 | 3 | 11,671 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #577 | 10 | 18,916 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #589 | 9 | 20,968 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #647 | 4 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| LB | 0 | #687 | 4 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #734 | 5 | 3,895 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #741 | 46 | 15,093 |
| SY | 0 | #766 | 2 | 11,684 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #808 | 347 | 25,928 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #829 | 23 | 14,098 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #897 | 59 | 5,933 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #920 | 16 | 25,931 |
| United States | Girls | 2014 | #928 | 5 | 9,590 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #933 | 27 | 14,742 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,004 | 7 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,231 | 4 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,268 | 5 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,414 | 33 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Barbra is popular in 56 countries — most recent births per country:
Did we miss something about this name? Let us know!