Nasira
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "helper" or "victorious".
Name Census estimates that about 320 living Americans carry the first name Nasira. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nasira today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nasira births was 2016 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nasira. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
320
~ 1 in 1,071,107 Americans
Peak year
2016
26 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,348
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Nasira: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nasira from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 136 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Nasira remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nasira by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nasira during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nasiras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Nasira
The name Nasira is of Arabic origin and is derived from the root word "nasr," which means "victory" or "triumph." It is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the early days of Islam, around the 7th century.
Nasira was a relatively common name among Muslim communities, particularly in regions where Arabic was spoken or had significant cultural influence. The name carries a sense of strength, resilience, and success, making it a popular choice for parents.
In Islamic tradition, the name Nasira is often associated with the concept of divine victory and protection. It is mentioned in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, where it is used to refer to followers of the faith who are granted victory by Allah.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Nasira dates back to the 8th century, when a prominent female scholar and poet by the name of Nasira bint Abi al-Khattab (born around 720 CE) gained recognition for her literary works and contributions to the field of Arabic literature.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Nasira. Among them is Nasira Ismail (1892-1952), an Egyptian feminist and activist who played a significant role in the women's rights movement in Egypt during the early 20th century.
Another prominent figure was Nasira Sharma (1916-1997), an Indian classical singer and musician from the Punjabi region, who was widely acclaimed for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Punjabi music.
In the realm of literature, Nasira Zubair (born 1957) is a renowned Pakistani writer and poet, known for her critically acclaimed works that explore themes of identity, gender, and societal issues.
Nasira Iqbal (born 1935) was a Pakistani lawyer and human rights activist who played a pivotal role in advocating for women's rights and legal reforms in Pakistan.
Nasira Begum (1916-1983) was a renowned Indian classical singer and musician from the Hindustani tradition, celebrated for her mastery of the khayal and thumri genres.
People
Nasira + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nasira as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nasira: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nasira?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 320 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nasira going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,071,107 US residents.
Is Nasira a common name?
We classify Nasira as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 324 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nasira most popular?
The single biggest year for Nasira was 2016, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nasira is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nasira a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nasira in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.