Rising since 1992, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Yaser since 1975
Babies named Yaser per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 67 |
| 1990s | 74 |
| 2000s | 108 |
| 2010s | 140 |
| 2020s | 90 |
Meaning & origin
The name Yaser has been in use in the United States since at least 1975, though its popularity has grown in recent decades. From a ranking of 5,208 in 2025, it reflects a rising trajectory since 1992, with a peak in 2016. Approximately 1 in 94,893 boys receives this name. Yaser is a common Arabic name meaning 'rich' or 'prosperous,' and it carries historical resonance through early Islamic figures. While it has not yet appeared in many U.S. top states data, its steady increase suggests growing familiarity among families seeking names with cultural depth.
Derived from Arabic يَاسِر (yāsir), which shares a root with yusr (ease, prosperity) and aysar (wealthier). The name is related to the concept of having abundance and is used across the Arabic-speaking world. It gained prominence in Islamic history through Yāsir ibn ʿĀmir, an early companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
“Yaser” around the world
Where Yaser lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yaz
Sibling names for Yaser
Names that share Yaser's style, for a brother or sister.
