Rising since 1998, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Yassir since 1975
Babies named Yassir per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 147 |
| 2020s | 119 |
Meaning & origin
The name Yassir carries a clear and positive meaning from its Arabic root, signifying ease and prosperity. In the United States, it has been in use since 1975, though it remains relatively uncommon. As of 2025, it ranks 4857, with a 1-in-85404 frequency, reflecting its rarity but growing appeal. Its popularity has been on an upward trajectory since 1998, reaching its peak year in 2024. While not widely distributed, the name appears most frequently in Texas, the top state for Yassir. This slow but steady rise suggests a growing appreciation for names of Arabic origin that are both meaningful and distinctive.
Yassir is an Arabic name derived from the root y-s-r, which conveys concepts of ease, facility, wealth, and prosperity. It appears in classical Arabic as well as in the Quran, where it is related to the concept of ease after hardship. The name has been used throughout the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities globally, often chosen for its positive connotations of a smooth and prosperous life.
Where Yassir is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Yassir” around the world
Where Yassir lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
90
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yassi, Yas
Sibling names for Yassir
Names that share Yassir's style, for a brother or sister.
