Naser first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Naser has been for the last 49 years (from 1976 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Naser

A masculine Arabic name meaning "helper" or "protector".

Popularity of Naser by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Naser is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 10 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Naser.

YearMale CountFemale Count
2024100
202390
202270
2021120
202080
2019100
2018130
2017140
2016150
201580
201490
201390
201280
201170
2010140
2009120
200860
2007110
200670
200580
200470
2003100
2002180
2001110
2000110
199960
199890
199770
199670
199580
199480
1993170
1992120
1991100
1990120
1989100
198870
198760
198650
198460
1983130
198260
198150
197990
197870
197680

The history of the first name Naser

The name Naser has its origins in Arabic, derived from the word "nasr," which means "victory" or "triumph." Its roots can be traced back to the early days of Islam and the life of Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Naser can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. It appears in reference to the companions of Prophet Muhammad who were known as "Ansar," meaning "helpers" or "supporters." The Ansar were the residents of Medina who welcomed and supported the Prophet and his followers after their migration from Mecca.

Throughout Islamic history, the name Naser has been associated with individuals who achieved significant victories or played prominent roles in the spread and defense of Islam. One of the most notable figures was Naser Khosrow, a Persian poet, philosopher, and traveler who lived from 1004 to 1088 AD. He is renowned for his poetic works and his influential book, "Safarnama," which documented his travels across the Islamic world.

Another historical figure bearing the name Naser was Naser al-Din al-Tusi, a renowned Persian polymath who lived from 1201 to 1274 AD. He made significant contributions to various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, and theology. Al-Tusi is credited with establishing one of the first observatories in the Islamic world and advancing the study of trigonometry.

In more recent times, Naser al-Din Shah Qajar was the King of Persia (modern-day Iran) from 1848 to 1896. He is remembered for his efforts to modernize and industrialize Persia, as well as his attempts to centralize power and control during his reign.

Naser Khosrow, a 20th-century Iranian poet and political activist, was another notable figure who bore this name. He played a significant role in the Iranian Constitutional Revolution of 1905-1911 and is considered one of the most influential poets and intellectuals of modern Iran.

Beyond these historical figures, the name Naser has been widely used across the Muslim world and has gained popularity in various cultures and regions, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Naser was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Naser, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!

Search for a name

Search for a first or last name to learn more about its origin, meaning, and more.

Simple as that.

Search
Search
Background shape