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UK boy's name

Nasri

A masculine Arabic name meaning "successful", "victorious", or "winner".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Nasri is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nasri popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4001, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 10 births.

This profile covers 52 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2009 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 40% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 52 living people in the UK are called Nasri. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Nasri ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 10 boys were registered as Nasri.
  • About 52 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nasri as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4001

2022

Births in 2022

4

Latest year

Peak year

2011

10 births

Estimated living

52

2026

Meaning

What does Nasri mean?

The name Nasri has its origins in Arabic, derived from the word "Nasr" which means "victory" or "triumph." It is a name that has been in use for centuries, particularly in regions with significant Arab and Islamic influence.

One of the earliest historical references to the name Nasri can be found in the Quran, the sacred text of Islam. The name is mentioned in the context of a man named Nasri ibn Muzahim, who was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.

In the 8th century, during the Abbasid Caliphate, there was a prominent poet and scholar named Abu al-Abbas al-Nasri, who hailed from the city of Nasri (now known as Siirt) in modern-day Turkey. His works contributed significantly to the development of Arabic literature and poetic traditions.

Another notable figure associated with the name Nasri was Nasri al-Din al-Tusi, a renowned Persian polymath who lived in the 13th century. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy, and was one of the most influential scholars of the Islamic Golden Age.

In the 14th century, there was a Mamluk sultan of Egypt named Nasir al-Din Muhammad, who ruled from 1293 to 1341. He is known for his efforts in strengthening the Mamluk Sultanate and defending it against the Mongol invasions.

More recently, in the 20th century, Nasri al-Qudsi was a prominent Syrian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Syria from 1944 to 1945. He played a crucial role in the country's independence movement and was instrumental in establishing diplomatic relations with other nations.

Other notable individuals with the name Nasri include Nasri Shamseddine, a Lebanese writer and journalist who made significant contributions to Arabic literature in the 20th century, and Nasri Atweh, a Canadian-Lebanese mathematician and educator who has made important contributions to the field of mathematics education.

Overall, the name Nasri has a rich history and significance, deeply rooted in the Arabic language and culture. Its association with victory, triumph, and prominent figures throughout history has made it a name with a strong and enduring legacy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Nasri over time

The chart below shows babies named Nasri registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Nasri, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 10 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Nasri
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Decades

Nasri by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nasri was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #3996 8 2
2010s #3327 40 7
2000s #3744 4 1

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FAQ

Nasri: questions and answers

How popular is the name Nasri in the UK right now?

In 2022, Nasri was ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Nasri most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 10 babies registered as Nasri in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Nasri?

A masculine Arabic name meaning "successful", "victorious", or "winner".

How many people are called Nasri in the UK?

A total of 52 babies have been registered as Nasri across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.