Declining since 2015, #2,332 for boys today.
Popularity of Yousif since 1984
Babies named Yousif per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 112 |
| 2000s | 319 |
| 2010s | 869 |
| 2020s | 399 |
Meaning & origin
Yousif is an Arabic variant of Joseph that has been in use in the United States since at least 1984, when it first appeared in Social Security records. Its popularity peaked in 2015, but it has been gradually declining since then, as reflected in the trajectory data. In 2022, the name ranked 2332 with a frequency of about 1 in 28,950 boys, making it a relatively uncommon but recognizable choice. The name is most frequently recorded in Michigan, Texas, and California, states with significant Arab-American populations. Yousif carries strong religious and cultural resonance as the Arabic form of the prophet Joseph, a figure shared across Abrahamic faiths. Its spelling variations, including Yusuf and Yousef, are widely used internationally, giving families flexibility while maintaining the name's traditional roots.
Yousif is an Arabic transliteration of the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'He will add' or 'God increases.' It is the Arabic form of Joseph, a prophet revered in Islam. The name has been widely used across the Arab world and among Muslim communities globally. Its spelling Yousif reflects common transliteration from Arabic to English.
Where Yousif is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Yousif” around the world
Where Yousif 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: Yous, Yousi
Sibling names for Yousif
Names that share Yousif's style, for a brother or sister.
