UK boy's name
Yaaseen
Arabic name referring to the chapter of the Quran with the same name.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yaaseen is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Yaaseen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 10 births.
This profile covers 83 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1996 to 2017. 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 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 82 living people in the UK are called Yaaseen. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yaaseen ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 10 boys were registered as Yaaseen.
- • About 82 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yaaseen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4812
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
10 births
Estimated living
82
2026
Meaning
What does Yaaseen mean?
The name Yaaseen has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the root word "yasana," which means "to be good" or "to be pleasant." It is a variation of the name Yaseen, which is also spelled as Yassin or Yaseen.
The name Yaaseen is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, in Surah Yaaseen (Chapter 36). This chapter is one of the most revered chapters in the Quran and is believed to have many blessings and benefits for those who recite it. As a result, the name Yaaseen is widely used among Muslims and is considered a name with religious significance.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Yaaseen is found in historical accounts from the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the early spread of Islam. It is believed that some of the companions of the Prophet bore this name.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures with the name Yaaseen. One of the most famous is Yaaseen bin Zain Al-Deen Al-Amawi (1480-1521), a renowned Arabic calligrapher and artist from Damascus, Syria, who was known for his mastery of the Naskh and Thuluth calligraphic styles.
Another prominent figure with this name is Yaaseen Malik (1928-2010), a Pakistani politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1988 to 1990. He was also the first democratically elected Prime Minister of Pakistan after the end of military rule.
In the field of literature, Yaaseen Ghaddes (1936-2011) was a renowned Syrian novelist and short story writer. His works dealt with social and political issues in Syria and the Arab world and earned him widespread critical acclaim.
Yaaseen Khan (born 1965) is a British actor of Pakistani descent who has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including Four Lions, The Dictator, and Bodyguard.
Yaaseen Barnes (born 1995) is a professional basketball player from the United States who currently plays for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA. He was selected in the first round of the 2016 NBA draft and has represented the United States in international competitions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yaaseen over time
The chart below shows babies named Yaaseen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Yaaseen, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yaaseen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yaaseen 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 | #4281 | 18 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2687 | 56 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2220 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Yaaseen
- Yusuf 11,801
- Yahya 5,758
- Yunus 2,009
- Yaseen 1,799
- Yasin 1,797
- Yuvraj 1,605
- Yaqub 1,517
- Yousef 1,489
- Yousuf 1,454
- Yasir 1,056
- Yash 876
- Youssef 749
FAQ
Yaaseen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yaaseen in the UK right now?
In 2017, Yaaseen was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Yaaseen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 10 babies registered as Yaaseen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yaaseen?
Arabic name referring to the chapter of the Quran with the same name.
How many people are called Yaaseen in the UK?
A total of 83 babies have been registered as Yaaseen across the 17 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.