UK boy's name
Yaasir
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "wealthy" or "commander".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yaasir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Yaasir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 8 births.
This profile covers 92 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 2002 to 2024. 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 63% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 91 living people in the UK are called Yaasir. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yaasir ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 8 boys were registered as Yaasir.
- • About 91 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yaasir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2008
8 births
Estimated living
91
2026
Meaning
What does Yaasir mean?
The name Yaasir has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "yasara," which means "to make easy" or "to facilitate." The name is believed to have originated during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century CE, when Arabic was the predominant language in the Middle East and North Africa.
Yaasir is a name that carries a positive connotation, reflecting the idea of ease, simplicity, and facilitating success. It is a name that has been used by Muslims throughout history, and it is mentioned in various Islamic texts and historical records.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yaasir can be found in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. In the Quran, the name is mentioned in the context of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, known as Yaasir ibn Amir. He and his family were among the early converts to Islam and faced persecution for their beliefs in Mecca.
Throughout Islamic history, several notable figures have borne the name Yaasir. One of the most famous was Yaasir Al-Qahtani, a renowned Arabian poet who lived in the 7th century CE. His poetry was highly regarded for its eloquence and influence on the Arabic literary tradition.
Another notable figure with the name Yaasir was Yaasir Al-Jaza'iri, a prominent Algerian scholar and Islamic reformer who lived in the 19th century. He played a significant role in promoting educational and social reforms in Algeria during the French colonial period.
In the modern era, one of the most famous individuals with the name Yaasir was Yaasir Arafat (1929-2004), the former President of the Palestinian National Authority and a prominent leader of the Palestinian liberation movement. He was a key figure in the struggle for Palestinian statehood and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994.
Yaasir Al-Habib (born 1981) is a contemporary Kuwaiti businessman and philanthropist who has made significant contributions to various charitable and humanitarian causes in the Middle East.
It is worth noting that while the name Yaasir is predominantly used in the Arab world and among Muslims, it has also been adopted by other cultures and communities around the globe, reflecting the rich diversity and cross-cultural exchange that has shaped human societies throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yaasir over time
The chart below shows babies named Yaasir registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Yaasir, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yaasir by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yaasir 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 | #4033 | 17 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3912 | 40 | 9 |
| 2000s | #2658 | 35 | 6 |
Related
Names similar to Yaasir
- 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
Yaasir: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yaasir in the UK right now?
In 2024, Yaasir was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Yaasir most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 8 babies registered as Yaasir in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yaasir?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "wealthy" or "commander".
How many people are called Yaasir in the UK?
A total of 92 babies have been registered as Yaasir across the 19 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.