The baby name Ibby is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɪbi/ (IB-bee).
The baby name Ibby is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɪbi/ (IB-bee).
Ibby is in Origin.
Ibby is an affectionate diminutive used in English for Isabel/Isabella/Isabelle and, by extension, Elizabeth. It traces to medieval English pet forms Ibb, Ibbe, and Ibbot that developed from Isabel (a medieval Romance form of Elizabeth, ultimately from Hebrew Elisheva, "my God is an oath"). The endurance of these short forms is reflected in surnames such as Ibbs, Ibbett, and Ibbotson found in Britain, signaling long, colloquial use even when Ibby itself was seldom the formal name.
Variants include Ibbie, Ibbi, and Ibi; related nicknames in the same family are Izzy, Libby, Bella, Belle, and Isa. Though primarily feminine, Ibby appears occasionally as a friendly short form for Ibrahim in English-speaking circles, giving it unisex appeal. As a standalone given name today, Ibby feels crisp and playful while carrying the venerable meaning "pledged to God."
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV | 0 | #19 | 1 | 644 | |
| OM | 0 | #120 | 2 | 6,215 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #358 | 2 | 8,829 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #606 | 10 | 16,104 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| LB | 0 | #686 | 5 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #824 | 3 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2019 | #908 | 5 | 8,965 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Ibby is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:
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