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Yasser
BoyArabic· “wealthy, at ease”
- Meaning
- wealthy, at ease
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- YAH-ser
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,763
- US babies 2025
- 47
- Best rank
- #2,227 (2016)
- Peak year
- 2016
Meaning and origin of Yasser
Yasser is an Arabic name that means “wealthy, at ease”.
Yasser is a spelling of Yasir, an Arabic name meaning wealthy, prosperous or easy, from a root connected with ease and comfort. Ammar ibn Yasir was one of the early companions of the Prophet Muhammad, and his father, Yasir, was among the first Muslims. The name was made internationally known by Yasser Arafat, the Palestinian leader. It is said YAH-ser. Yasir is the more common spelling in transliteration. Yusra is a related feminine name from the same root, meaning ease.
Popularity over time
Yasser first appears in US Social Security records in 1975. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,227 in 2016, the same year it reached its highest count of 61 babies. In 2025, 47 babies were named Yasser, and it ranked #2,763 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #3,094 in 1980, #5,294 in 2000, #4,094 in 2010, and #2,763 in 2025. Of the 1,219 US boys named Yasser since records began, 37% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 281 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Sampson, Abimael, Nabil, Abbott, and Finlay.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Yasser ranked highest in New York, Texas, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #1754 | 6 |
| Texas | #2271 | 7 |
| California | #2455 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Yasser is usually pronounced YAH-ser, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with Y and ends in “-er”.
Middle names for Yasser
A few middle names that flow with Yasser: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Yasser
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yasser mean?
Yasser is an Arabic name that means “wealthy, at ease”.
What is the origin of the name Yasser?
Yasser has Arabic roots. Yasser is a spelling of Yasir, an Arabic name meaning wealthy, prosperous or easy, from a root connected with ease and comfort.
Is Yasser a popular name?
Not especially. Yasser ranked #2,763 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Yasser a boy or girl name?
Yasser is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Yasser?
Yasser is usually pronounced YAH-ser. 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