UK boy's name
Taysir
An Arabic name meaning "ease" or "facilitation".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Taysir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Taysir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3987, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2012 to 2012. 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.
Taysir is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Taysir. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Taysir ranked #3987 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 4 boys were registered as Taysir.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taysir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3987
2012
Births in 2012
4
Latest year
Peak year
2012
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Taysir mean?
The name Taysir is of Arabic origin and is derived from the root word "yasara," which means "to make easy" or "to facilitate." It is a masculine name that has been in use for centuries across the Arab world.
In the Islamic tradition, the name Taysir is often associated with the concept of making things easier or facilitating a task. This association stems from the Quranic verse, "Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship" (2:185), which emphasizes the importance of seeking ease and avoiding unnecessary hardship in one's life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taysir can be found in the writings of renowned Islamic scholars and poets from the medieval period. For example, Taysir al-Matalib, a famous treatise on Islamic jurisprudence, was written by the 14th-century scholar Ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisi.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Taysir. One such figure was Taysir Khalid, a prominent Palestinian historian and author who lived from 1925 to 2021. His works on the history and culture of Palestine and the Palestinian resistance movement have been widely acclaimed.
Another notable bearer of the name was Taysir Bashir, an Egyptian actor and director who lived from 1920 to 1992. He was known for his contributions to Egyptian cinema and his roles in several popular films during the mid-20th century.
In the realm of sports, Taysir Al-Jassim was a Saudi Arabian footballer who represented his country in the 1994 FIFA World Cup. He played as a striker and was a key member of the Saudi national team during the 1990s.
Taysir Khaled, a Jordanian politician and diplomat, served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Jordan from 2005 to 2007. He played a significant role in Jordan's foreign relations and diplomatic efforts during his tenure.
Another notable figure was Taysir Toqan, a Syrian poet and writer who lived from 1938 to 2008. He was renowned for his contributions to modern Arabic literature and his works exploring themes of identity, resistance, and social justice.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Taysir. The name continues to be widely used in the Arab world, reflecting its deep cultural and linguistic roots.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Taysir by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taysir 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3987 | 4 | 1 |
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- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Taysir: questions and answers
How popular is the name Taysir in the UK right now?
In 2012, Taysir was ranked #3987 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Taysir most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 4 babies registered as Taysir in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Taysir?
An Arabic name meaning "ease" or "facilitation".
How many people are called Taysir in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Taysir across the 1 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.