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UK girl's name

Yosra

A feminine Arabic name meaning "ease", "facility", or "prosperity".

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.

Yosra is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Yosra popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 6 births.

This profile covers 31 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2011 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 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 31 living people in the UK are called Yosra. 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

  • Yosra ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2016, when 6 girls were registered as Yosra.
  • About 31 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yosra as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4192

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2016

6 births

Estimated living

31

2026

Meaning

What does Yosra mean?

The name Yosra has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "yasara," which means "to be easy" or "to prosper." The name is believed to have emerged in the Middle East region during the medieval period, around the 6th to 10th centuries CE.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yosra can be found in Islamic literature and historical accounts from the time of the Abbasid Caliphate. It is mentioned in several ancient texts and manuscripts, suggesting its popularity among Arabic-speaking communities during that era.

Throughout history, the name Yosra has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the most famous was Yosra bint Ibrahim, a renowned Arab poet and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE. She was highly regarded for her literary contributions and is considered one of the pioneering female poets of the Abbasid period.

Another notable figure was Yosra al-Idrisi, a 12th-century Moroccan explorer and cartographer. She is credited with creating the Tabula Rogeriana, one of the most advanced and accurate medieval maps of the world at that time.

In the realm of art and culture, Yosra al-Lawzi was a celebrated 13th-century Egyptian calligrapher and artist. Her intricate calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts are highly regarded and can be found in various collections around the world.

During the Ottoman Empire, Yosra Hatun was a prominent figure in the 16th century. She was a philanthropist and benefactor known for her charitable endeavors and patronage of educational institutions in Istanbul.

More recently, Yosra El-Lozy is an Egyptian actress and singer who rose to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s. She has been widely acclaimed for her contributions to Egyptian cinema and has received numerous awards and honors throughout her career.

While these are just a few examples, the name Yosra has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and cultures. Its enduring presence reflects the rich heritage and cultural significance associated with this Arabic name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Yosra over time

The chart below shows babies named Yosra registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 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 Yosra, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Yosra
02356201120172024

Decades

Yosra by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yosra 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 #4450 18 4
2010s #4693 13 3

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FAQ

Yosra: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Yosra was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Yosra most popular?

The peak year on record was 2016, with 6 babies registered as Yosra in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Yosra?

A feminine Arabic name meaning "ease", "facility", or "prosperity".

How many people are called Yosra in the UK?

A total of 31 babies have been registered as Yosra across the 7 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.