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Nasir
BoyArabic· “helper, supporter”
- Meaning
- helper, supporter
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- nah-SEER
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #487
- US babies 2025
- 617
- Best rank
- #355 (2019)
- Peak year
- 2019
Meaning and origin of Nasir
Nasir is an Arabic name that means “helper, supporter”.
From Arabic, Nasir means helper or supporter, someone who comes to another's aid. It is related to the word for help and victory, and it appears across the Muslim world in forms such as Naser and Nasser, as well as in longer compound names. In the United States it is closely associated with the rapper Nas, whose full name is Nasir Jones, and whose influence helped bring the name into wider American use. It has a clean, two-syllable shape and a meaning with a strong sense of loyalty and service. Nasir fits well in many languages and needs no shortening, though Nas is an easy nickname.
Popularity over time
Nasir first appears in US Social Security records in 1973. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 30 different years, starting in 1996. Its best national rank was #355 in 2019, the same year it reached its highest count of 929 babies. In 2025, 617 babies were named Nasir, and it ranked #487 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,694 in 1980, #561 in 2000, #512 in 2010, and #487 in 2025. Of the 17,917 US boys named Nasir since records began, 35% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 5,666 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Kason, Gianni, Jaxton, Winston, and Kane.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Nasir ranked highest in District of Columbia, Georgia, and Maryland.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | #118 | 8 |
| Georgia | #210 | 59 |
| Maryland | #238 | 24 |
| Illinois | #310 | 35 |
| Connecticut | #317 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Nasir is usually pronounced nah-SEER, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with N and ends in “-ir”.
Middle names for Nasir
A few middle names that flow with Nasir: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Nasir
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nasir mean?
Nasir is an Arabic name that means “helper, supporter”.
What is the origin of the name Nasir?
Nasir has Arabic roots. From Arabic, Nasir means helper or supporter, someone who comes to another's aid.
Is Nasir a popular name?
Yes. Nasir ranked #487 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Nasir a boy or girl name?
Nasir is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Nasir?
Nasir is usually pronounced nah-SEER. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings