UK boy's name
Yasar
A masculine Arabic name meaning "wealthy" or "prosperous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yasar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Yasar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3523, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 9 births.
This profile covers 93 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. 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 56% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 92 living people in the UK are called Yasar. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yasar ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 9 boys were registered as Yasar.
- • About 92 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yasar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3523
2023
Births in 2023
5
Latest year
Peak year
1996
9 births
Estimated living
92
2026
Meaning
What does Yasar mean?
The name Yasar has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "yasara," which means "to make easy" or "to facilitate." The name can also be traced back to the Persian word "yasar," meaning "wealth" or "prosperity."
In Arabic, the name Yasar is often associated with concepts of ease, simplicity, and facilitation. It is believed to have been in use as a personal name since the early days of Islam, although its precise origins and earliest recorded examples are difficult to pinpoint.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Yasar can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. The name is mentioned in the context of a discussion about the ease and facilitation of religious practices. This association with Islamic teachings may have contributed to the popularity of the name among Muslim communities over the centuries.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Yasar. One of the most famous was Yasar al-Mughannī (1831-1892), a renowned Syrian composer and musician who made significant contributions to the development of Arabic music.
Another prominent figure was Yasar Kemal (1923-2015), a Turkish writer and novelist who received numerous awards and accolades for his literary works, including the prestigious Orhan Kemal Novel Prize.
In the realm of politics, Yasar Arafat (1929-2004) was a Palestinian leader and revolutionary who served as the Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the President of the Palestinian National Authority.
The name Yasar has also been borne by several scholars and intellectuals, including Yasar Nuri Öztürk (1952-), a Turkish academic and author who has written extensively on Islamic philosophy and theology.
Yasar Abdullayev (1978-), an Azerbaijani footballer who played as a midfielder for various clubs and the national team, is another notable figure with this name.
While the name Yasar has its roots in the Arabic and Persian languages, it has gained popularity across different cultures and regions over time. Its association with concepts of ease, facilitation, and prosperity has likely contributed to its enduring appeal as a personal name choice.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yasar over time
The chart below shows babies named Yasar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Yasar, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yasar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yasar 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 | #4156 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3502 | 24 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2804 | 34 | 7 |
| 1990s | #1708 | 27 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Yasar
- 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
Yasar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yasar in the UK right now?
In 2023, Yasar was ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Yasar most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 9 babies registered as Yasar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yasar?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "wealthy" or "prosperous".
How many people are called Yasar in the UK?
A total of 93 babies have been registered as Yasar across the 18 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.