UK girl's name
Yousra
A feminine Arabic name with meanings related to wealth, prosperity, and ease.
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.
Yousra is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Yousra popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2253, with 12 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 16 births.
This profile covers 197 England and Wales registrations across 27 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 196 living people in the UK are called Yousra. 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
- • Yousra ranked #2253 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 16 girls were registered as Yousra.
- • About 196 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yousra as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2253
2024
Births in 2024
12
Latest year
Peak year
2018
16 births
Estimated living
196
2026
Meaning
What does Yousra mean?
The name Yousra has its origins in Arabic, derived from the root word "yasr" which means "ease" or "prosperity." It is a feminine given name that has been in use for centuries across the Arab world and regions influenced by Islamic culture.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Yousra can be traced back to the 7th century, during the early years of Islamic civilization. It is believed to have been inspired by various verses in the Quran that encourage ease, simplicity, and a life free from hardship.
One of the most notable historical references to the name Yousra comes from the 12th century, when a renowned Arab poet and scholar named Yousra al-Muqaddasiya gained recognition for her literary works and contributions to Arabic literature. Born in Jerusalem in 1156, she was celebrated for her poetic skills and her mastery of Arabic language and grammar.
In the 13th century, Yousra bint Abdullah al-Thaalibi, a prominent philosopher and writer from Baghdad, left a lasting impact on the intellectual circles of her time. Her works, which covered a wide range of subjects including philosophy, literature, and religion, were widely read and admired.
Moving forward to the 20th century, Yousra Nasr Allah was a renowned Egyptian actress and singer who graced the silver screen with her talent and beauty. Born in 1924, she starred in numerous Egyptian films and earned the admiration of audiences across the Arab world.
Another notable figure with the name Yousra is Yousra El Lozy, an Egyptian actress and former model who has been a prominent figure in the Arab entertainment industry since the 1990s. Born in 1966, she has received numerous accolades for her performances in films and television series, cementing her status as one of the most celebrated actresses in the region.
These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have carried the name Yousra throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the Arab world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yousra over time
The chart below shows babies named Yousra 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 Yousra, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 16 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yousra by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yousra 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 | #2504 | 51 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3050 | 84 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3328 | 47 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2934 | 15 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Yousra
- Yasmin 10,052
- Yusra 2,725
- Yasmine 2,474
- Yara 1,487
- Yazmin 806
- Yumna 601
- Yasmeen 527
- Yasmina 518
- Yasemin 513
- Yana 452
- Yvie 377
- Yvonne 368
FAQ
Yousra: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yousra in the UK right now?
In 2024, Yousra was ranked #2253 for girls in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.
When was Yousra most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 16 babies registered as Yousra in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yousra?
A feminine Arabic name with meanings related to wealth, prosperity, and ease.
How many people are called Yousra in the UK?
A total of 197 babies have been registered as Yousra across the 27 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.