UK boy's name
Yasir
Victorious or prosperous; of Arabic origin.
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.
Yasir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Yasir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #630, with 60 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 60 births.
This profile covers 1,056 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
Yasir is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 1,063 living people in the UK are called Yasir. 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
- • Yasir ranked #630 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 60 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 60 boys were registered as Yasir.
- • Yasir ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #532 in 2016.
- • About 1,063 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yasir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#630
2024
Births in 2024
60
Latest year
Peak year
2024
60 births
Estimated living
1,063
2026
Meaning
What does Yasir mean?
The name Yasir originated from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "yasara," which means "to make easy" or "to facilitate." The name is believed to have been in use since ancient times, possibly dating back to the pre-Islamic era in the Arabian Peninsula.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Yasir can be found in Islamic literature. The name is mentioned in the Quran, the sacred scripture of Islam, as the name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. This companion, known as Yasir bin Amir, lived in the 7th century CE and was known for his bravery and devotion to the Islamic faith.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Yasir. One of the most famous was Yasir Arafat (1929-2004), the Palestinian leader and former chairman of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO). Arafat played a crucial role in the Palestinian struggle for statehood and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994 for his efforts towards peace in the Middle East.
Another noteworthy figure was Yasir Al-Rumayyan (born in the 20th century), a Saudi Arabian businessman and the governor of the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF). Al-Rumayyan has been instrumental in overseeing Saudi Arabia's economic diversification efforts and investments in various sectors.
In the realm of literature, Yasir Qadhi (born in 1975) is a prominent American Muslim scholar and author. He has written extensively on Islamic theology, jurisprudence, and contemporary issues, and his works have gained widespread recognition among Muslim communities worldwide.
Yasir Hussain (born in 1983) is a Pakistani actor and writer who has made significant contributions to the Pakistani entertainment industry. He has starred in numerous popular television dramas and films, showcasing his versatility as an actor and earning critical acclaim.
The name Yasir has also been adopted by individuals from various cultural backgrounds, transcending its Arabic origins. While the name's popularity may have fluctuated over time, it continues to hold significance and meaning for those who bear it, reflecting a connection to its rich historical and cultural heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yasir over time
The chart below shows babies named Yasir registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Yasir, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 60 births in 2024, compared with 60 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yasir by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yasir 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 | #740 | 230 | 5 |
| 2010s | #763 | 433 | 10 |
| 2000s | #759 | 334 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1005 | 59 | 4 |
Geography
Where Yasir is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Yasir. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Yasir ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #532 in 2016.
Across the UK
Yasir in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#532 in 2016
4 years of NRS records, 14 total registered
Related
Names similar to Yasir
- 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
- Yash 876
- Youssef 749
- Yanis 666
FAQ
Yasir: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yasir in the UK right now?
In 2024, Yasir was ranked #630 for boys in England and Wales, with 60 births registered.
When was Yasir most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 60 babies registered as Yasir in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yasir?
Victorious or prosperous; of Arabic origin.
How many people are called Yasir in the UK?
A total of 1,056 babies have been registered as Yasir across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 14 more in Scotland.
Where is Yasir most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Yasir ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #532 in 2016. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.