Yaser
Of Arabic origin meaning "wealthy, affluent, or prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 469 living Americans carry the first name Yaser. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yaser today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yaser births was 2016 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yaser. 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
469
~ 1 in 730,819 Americans
Peak year
2016
23 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,863
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Yaser: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yaser from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 140 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Yaser remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yaser 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 Yaser during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yasers live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yaser
The name Yaser is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "yasar," which means "to make easy" or "to facilitate." This name has its roots in the ancient Arabic language and culture, dating back to the 6th century CE.
The name Yaser is closely associated with Islamic traditions and beliefs. It is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, as one of the attributes of God, describing Him as the one who makes things easy for His believers. This association has given the name a spiritual and religious significance within the Islamic faith.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yaser can be found in the historical records of the early Islamic period. Yaser ibn Ammar was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and is considered one of the first converts to Islam in Mecca during the 7th century CE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Yaser. One of the most prominent figures was Yaser Arafat (1929-2004), a Palestinian political leader who served as the President of the Palestinian National Authority and was a key figure in the Palestinian liberation movement.
Another famous bearer of the name was Yaser Abdel Said (1938-2008), an Egyptian writer and novelist known for his contributions to Arabic literature. His works explored themes of social and political change in the Arab world.
Yaser Alhuraybi (born in 1985) is a Saudi Arabian footballer who has played for various clubs in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, as well as the Saudi Arabian national team.
Yaser Kasim (born in 1991) is an Iraqi professional footballer who has represented Iraq at the international level and has played for various clubs in England and the Middle East.
Yaser Abdel-Moneim (born in 1958) is an Egyptian actor and comedian known for his roles in numerous Egyptian films and television series, renowned for his comedic talent and ability to portray diverse characters.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Yaser throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields, including politics, literature, sports, and entertainment.
People
Yaser + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yaser as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yaser: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yaser?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 469 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yaser 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 730,819 US residents.
Is Yaser a common name?
We classify Yaser as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 478 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yaser most popular?
The single biggest year for Yaser was 2016, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yaser is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yaser a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yaser 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.
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.