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Yasir
BoyArabic· “wealthy; easy”
- Meaning
- wealthy; easy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- YAH-seer
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,158
- US babies 2025
- 181
- Best rank
- #1,017 (2019)
- Peak year
- 2019
Meaning and origin of Yasir
Yasir is an Arabic name that is usually said to mean “wealthy; easy”.
Yasir is an Arabic name usually translated as "wealthy" or "easy," from a root associated with ease and prosperity. In early Islamic history, Yasir ibn Amir was one of the first converts to Islam and the father of the companion Ammar ibn Yasir. The name is used throughout the Arabic-speaking and Muslim world, sometimes spelled Yasser, as with the Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. Yasir has a crisp, confident sound, with a meaning that suggests comfort and good fortune.
Popularity over time
Yasir first appears in US Social Security records in 1974. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,017 in 2019, the same year it reached its highest count of 205 babies. In 2025, 181 babies were named Yasir, and it ranked #1,158 nationally. That is 56% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #3,255 in 1980, #2,374 in 2000, #1,535 in 2010, and #1,158 in 2025. Of the 3,267 US boys named Yasir since records began, 35% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 990 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Kacen, Knowledge, Pharaoh, Cayde, and Aayan.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Yasir ranked highest in Minnesota, Maryland, and Ohio.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | #419 | 14 |
| Maryland | #628 | 8 |
| Ohio | #674 | 14 |
| New Jersey | #758 | 9 |
| Virginia | #795 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Yasir is usually pronounced YAH-seer, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with Y and ends in “-ir”.
Middle names for Yasir
A few middle names that flow with Yasir: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Yasir
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yasir mean?
Yasir is an Arabic name that is usually said to mean “wealthy; easy”.
What is the origin of the name Yasir?
Yasir has Arabic roots. Yasir is an Arabic name usually translated as "wealthy" or "easy," from a root associated with ease and prosperity.
Is Yasir a popular name?
Not especially. Yasir ranked #1,158 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Yasir a boy or girl name?
Yasir is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Yasir?
Yasir is usually pronounced YAH-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