Yahsir
A masculine Arabic name meaning "prosperous" or "wealthy".
Name Census estimates that about 162 living Americans carry the first name Yahsir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yahsir today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yahsir births was 2019 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yahsir. 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
162
~ 1 in 2,115,768 Americans
Peak year
2019
15 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,153
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Yahsir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yahsir from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 57 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yahsir 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 Yahsir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yahsirs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yahsir
The given name Yahsir is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with roots dating back to the 7th century CE. The name is derived from the Arabic word "yasir," which means "wealth" or "fortune." It is a masculine name that has been used predominantly in the Middle Eastern and North African regions.
In the early days of Islam, the name Yahsir gained prominence as it was borne by several notable figures. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the writings of renowned Islamic scholar Al-Tabari, who mentioned a companion of Prophet Muhammad named Yahsir ibn Amr. This companion was known for his bravery and loyalty to the Islamic faith.
Another significant figure in Islamic history who bore the name Yahsir was Yahsir al-Fazari, a distinguished Arab poet and writer who lived in the 8th century CE. His poetic works, which often focused on themes of love and spirituality, were widely celebrated and have been preserved in various literary anthologies.
Moving forward in time, the name Yahsir continued to be used across the Arab world. One notable bearer of the name was Yahsir ibn Ali al-Barmaki, a prominent member of the influential Barmakid family during the Abbasid Caliphate in the 9th century CE. He served as a vizier and played a crucial role in the administration of the caliphate.
In the 12th century CE, Yahsir al-Mutanabbi was a renowned Arab poet and philosopher who hailed from present-day Iraq. His poetic works, which often explored themes of courage, virtue, and wisdom, earned him widespread acclaim and have been studied by scholars and literary enthusiasts for centuries.
Another notable figure in Islamic history who bore the name Yahsir was Yahsir al-Khwarizmi, a celebrated mathematician and astronomer from the 9th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry, and his works were instrumental in the development of mathematical concepts that are still used today.
While the name Yahsir has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted and used in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations. However, it is important to note that the name's usage and popularity have varied across different time periods and geographical regions.
People
Yahsir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yahsir as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yahsir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yahsir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 162 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yahsir 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 2,115,768 US residents.
Is Yahsir a common name?
We classify Yahsir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 163 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yahsir most popular?
The single biggest year for Yahsir was 2019, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yahsir is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yahsir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yahsir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yahsir in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Yahsir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yahsir in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yahsir can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Yahsir?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.