Rising since 1989, #1,016 for girls today.
Popularity of Yusra since 1982
Babies named Yusra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 128 |
| 2000s | 442 |
| 2010s | 977 |
| 2020s | 1,267 |
Meaning & origin
Yusra is a name of Arabic origin that has been rising in popularity in the United States since its first recorded use in 1982. Ranked 1016th in 2025, it reached its peak in 2024, with approximately 1 in 6,534 newborn girls receiving the name. The name is most common in Minnesota, Virginia, and New Jersey. Its meaning 'ease' reflects a hopeful quality that resonates with many families. While still relatively uncommon, the trajectory of Yusra points to continued growth, as it has maintained an upward trend over several decades.
Yusra is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic root y-s-r, which conveys ease, facility, and prosperity. It is the feminine form of Yusr and is used in the Quran (e.g., Surah Al-Sharh, verse 5) in the phrase 'with hardship comes ease.' The name has been borne across the Arabic-speaking world, particularly in the Levant and North Africa.
Where Yusra is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Yusra” around the world
Where Yusra lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yus, Yuyu
Sibling names for Yusra
Names that share Yusra's style, for a brother or sister.
