UK boy's name
Yaser
Of Arabic origin meaning "wealthy, affluent, or prosperous".
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.
Yaser is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Yaser 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 2005, with 13 births.
This profile covers 124 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1997 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 123 living people in the UK are called Yaser. 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
- • Yaser ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 13 boys were registered as Yaser.
- • About 123 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yaser 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
2005
13 births
Estimated living
123
2026
Meaning
What does Yaser mean?
The name Yaser is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "yasar," which means "to make easy" or "to facilitate." This name has its roots in the ancient Arabic language and culture, dating back to the 6th century CE.
The name Yaser is closely associated with Islamic traditions and beliefs. It is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, as one of the attributes of God, describing Him as the one who makes things easy for His believers. This association has given the name a spiritual and religious significance within the Islamic faith.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yaser can be found in the historical records of the early Islamic period. Yaser ibn Ammar was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and is considered one of the first converts to Islam in Mecca during the 7th century CE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Yaser. One of the most prominent figures was Yaser Arafat (1929-2004), a Palestinian political leader who served as the President of the Palestinian National Authority and was a key figure in the Palestinian liberation movement.
Another famous bearer of the name was Yaser Abdel Said (1938-2008), an Egyptian writer and novelist known for his contributions to Arabic literature. His works explored themes of social and political change in the Arab world.
Yaser Alhuraybi (born in 1985) is a Saudi Arabian footballer who has played for various clubs in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, as well as the Saudi Arabian national team.
Yaser Kasim (born in 1991) is an Iraqi professional footballer who has represented Iraq at the international level and has played for various clubs in England and the Middle East.
Yaser Abdel-Moneim (born in 1958) is an Egyptian actor and comedian known for his roles in numerous Egyptian films and television series, renowned for his comedic talent and ability to portray diverse characters.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Yaser throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields, including politics, literature, sports, and entertainment.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yaser over time
The chart below shows babies named Yaser registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 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 Yaser, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yaser by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yaser 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 | #3272 | 17 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3045 | 54 | 8 |
| 2000s | #2742 | 48 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2022 | 5 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Yaser
- 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
Yaser: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yaser in the UK right now?
In 2024, Yaser was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Yaser most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 13 babies registered as Yaser in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yaser?
Of Arabic origin meaning "wealthy, affluent, or prosperous".
How many people are called Yaser in the UK?
A total of 124 babies have been registered as Yaser across the 20 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.