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Yusuf
BoyArabic, Turkish· “he will add”
- Meaning
- he will add
- Origin
- Arabic, Turkish
- Pronunciation
- YOO-suhf
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #450
- US babies 2025
- 698
- Best rank
- #450 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Yusuf
Yusuf is an Arabic and Turkish name that means “he will add”.
Yusuf is the Arabic and Turkish form of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, "he will add." Yusuf is a prophet in Islam, and his story is told in a full chapter of the Quran named after him, as well as in the Book of Genesis, where Joseph is sold by his brothers and rises to power in Egypt. Salah ad-Din, known in the West as Saladin, was born Yusuf ibn Ayyub. The name is used throughout the Muslim world and has a warm, dignified sound. Yousef and Youssef are common spellings.
Popularity over time
Yusuf first appears in US Social Security records in 1949. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 24 different years, starting in 2001. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #450, and its highest count, 698 babies. Use has grown 49% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #1,377 in 1980, #1,151 in 2000, #717 in 2010, and #450 in 2025. Of the 11,455 US boys named Yusuf since records began, 38% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 3,467 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Bo, Rome, Valentino, Sylas, and Jasai.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Yusuf ranked highest in New York, Minnesota, and Illinois.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #178 | 110 |
| Minnesota | #198 | 34 |
| Illinois | #245 | 48 |
| Pennsylvania | #254 | 47 |
| Ohio | #297 | 42 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Yusuf is usually pronounced YOO-suhf, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with Y and ends in “-uf”.
Middle names for Yusuf
A few middle names that flow with Yusuf: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Yusuf
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yusuf mean?
Yusuf is an Arabic and Turkish name that means “he will add”.
What is the origin of the name Yusuf?
Yusuf has Arabic, Turkish, and Hebrew roots. Yusuf is the Arabic and Turkish form of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, "he will add." Yusuf is a prophet in Islam, and his story is told in a full chapter of the Quran named after him, as well as in the Book of Genesis, where Joseph is sold by his brothers and rises to power in Egypt.
Is Yusuf a popular name?
Yes. Yusuf ranked #450 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Yusuf a boy or girl name?
Yusuf is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Yusuf?
Yusuf is usually pronounced YOO-suhf. 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