UK boy's name
Nassir
A masculine Arabic name meaning "helper" or "the victorious one".
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.
Nassir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nassir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 6 births.
This profile covers 42 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 1998 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 42 living people in the UK are called Nassir. 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
- • Nassir ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 6 boys were registered as Nassir.
- • About 42 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nassir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
6 births
Estimated living
42
2026
Meaning
What does Nassir mean?
The name Nassir has its origins in the Arabic language, and it is believed to have emerged in the Middle East region during the early centuries of Islam. The name is derived from the Arabic root word "nasr," which means "victory" or "triumph." It is closely related to the Arabic word "nasir," which means "helper" or "protector."
One of the earliest references to the name Nassir can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The name appears in the context of describing God as the "Nasir," or the Helper and Protector of the believers. This association with divine assistance and protection likely contributed to the popularity of the name among Muslim communities.
In Islamic history, one of the most notable figures bearing the name Nassir was Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, a renowned Persian polymath who lived from 1201 to 1274 CE. Al-Tusi made significant contributions to various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, and theology. His works had a lasting impact on the intellectual and scientific developments of the Islamic world.
Another prominent figure with the name Nassir was Nasir Khusraw, a Persian poet, philosopher, and traveler who lived from 1004 to 1088 CE. He is renowned for his poetic works, particularly his masterpiece "Safar Nameh" (The Book of Travel), which documents his extensive journey through the Middle East and Central Asia.
In the modern era, one of the most well-known individuals with the name Nassir was Gamal Abdel Nasser, the former President of Egypt from 1956 to 1970. Nasser played a pivotal role in the Egyptian Revolution of 1952 and was a prominent figure in the Arab nationalist movement. His legacy has had a significant impact on the political landscape of the Middle East.
Another notable figure bearing the name Nassir was Nassir al-Saadi, an Iraqi poet and writer who lived from 1950 to 2021. He was known for his powerful and influential poetry, which often addressed themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Al-Saadi's works have been widely celebrated and translated into multiple languages.
Throughout history, the name Nassir has been associated with individuals who have achieved success, triumph, and victory in various fields, reflecting the meaning of the name's Arabic roots. The name continues to be popular in many parts of the Middle East, as well as among Muslim communities around the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nassir over time
The chart below shows babies named Nassir registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Nassir, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nassir by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nassir 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 | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4259 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3006 | 22 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2922 | 6 | 2 |
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- Nicholas 15,983
- Nathaniel 12,151
- Niall 5,746
- Nicolas 3,825
- Nico 3,532
- Nate 2,029
- Nikodem 1,872
- Noel 1,865
- Ned 1,614
- Neo 1,563
FAQ
Nassir: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nassir in the UK right now?
In 2022, Nassir was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nassir most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 6 babies registered as Nassir in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nassir?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "helper" or "the victorious one".
How many people are called Nassir in the UK?
A total of 42 babies have been registered as Nassir across the 11 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.