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UK boy's name

Yasine

A masculine Arabic name meaning "little flower" or "handsome".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Yasine is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Yasine popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3589, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2007 to 2007. 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.

Yasine is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Yasine. 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 2008 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Yasine ranked #3589 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2007, when 4 boys were registered as Yasine.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yasine as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3589

2007

Births in 2007

4

Latest year

Peak year

2007

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Meaning

What does Yasine mean?

The name Yasine has its origins rooted in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "yaseen," which translates to "ease" or "comfort." This name gained prominence during the early Islamic era, as it is believed to be a reference to a chapter in the Qur'an known as "Surah Yaseen."

The earliest recorded instance of the name Yasine can be traced back to the 7th century AD, when it was used by several prominent figures in the Islamic world. One of the most notable individuals with this name was Yasine ibn Mu'awiyah, a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the Umayyad Caliphate.

Throughout history, the name Yasine has been associated with various influential personalities across different fields. In the realm of literature, Yasine al-Maghribi was a celebrated Moroccan writer and poet who lived in the 11th century AD. His works were instrumental in preserving and promoting Arabic literature during that era.

The name also found its way into the annals of Islamic scholarship. Yasine al-Kindi, a prominent philosopher and mathematician from the 9th century AD, made significant contributions to the fields of optics, medicine, and philosophy. His writings on metaphysics and natural sciences had a profound impact on the intellectual landscape of his time.

In the realm of religion, Yasine al-Hafiz was a revered Islamic scholar and Hafiz (one who has memorized the entire Qur'an) who lived in the 12th century AD. His teachings and interpretations of the Qur'an were highly regarded, and he was known for his profound knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence.

Another notable figure bearing the name Yasine was Yasine al-Rifa'i, a Sufi saint and the founder of the Rifa'i order, a prominent Sufi spiritual order that originated in the 12th century AD. His teachings and spiritual guidance influenced many and played a significant role in the spread of Sufism throughout the Islamic world.

While the name Yasine has deep roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also transcended borders and gained popularity in various regions across the globe. The name's association with ease, comfort, and the Qur'anic chapter has made it a revered choice among Muslim communities worldwide.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Yasine by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yasine 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
2000s #3589 4 1

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FAQ

Yasine: questions and answers

How popular is the name Yasine in the UK right now?

In 2007, Yasine was ranked #3589 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Yasine most popular?

The peak year on record was 2007, with 4 babies registered as Yasine in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Yasine?

A masculine Arabic name meaning "little flower" or "handsome".

How many people are called Yasine in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Yasine 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.