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Nasri

NAHS-ree · Helper, supporter, or one who gives victory.

Peak popularity
2012
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2012

Declining since 2012.

Popularity of Nasri since 2010

Babies named Nasri per year in U.S. Social Security records.

481220102020Most births 2012Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2010s72
2020s26

Meaning & origin

Nasri is an Arabic name with a straightforward meaning of 'helper' or 'supporter,' drawing on the widely recognized Semitic root for victory and aid. In the United States, the name was first recorded in 2010, reflecting a modest entry into American naming patterns, likely through immigrant communities or families seeking a name with spiritual resonance. Its peak year was 2012, after which its trajectory shows falling use through the latest data year of 2025. The name has not reached a rank within the top 1000, and its one-in-N frequency is not yet calculable due to low incidence. As a name that remains uncommon in English-speaking countries, it retains a distinctive character while carrying clear cultural and linguistic roots.

Nasri is an Arabic name derived from the root n-ṣ-r (ن-ص-ر), meaning "to help" or "to support." It is often used as a given name in Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority countries, where it carries connotations of divine aid and triumph. The name has been borne by various historical and contemporary figures across the Middle East and North Africa.

Nasri” around the world

Where Nasri lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    15

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Sibling names for Nasri

Names that share Nasri's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Nadia, Layla, Samira, Yasmin, Amira

Brothers: Karim, Tariq, Rami, Zayn, Omar

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Nasri mean?
Nasri means 'helper' or 'supporter' in Arabic, derived from the root meaning 'to give victory.'
How popular is the name Nasri in the United States?
Nasri has not ranked in the top 1000 U.S. names in recent years. It was first recorded in 2010 and peaked in popularity in 2012, after which its usage has been falling.
Is Nasri a boy's or girl's name?
Nasri is primarily a boy's name, though it may occasionally be used for girls in some contexts.