Yassir
Broadly used masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "wealthy" or "rich".
Name Census estimates that about 353 living Americans carry the first name Yassir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yassir today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yassir births was 2024 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yassir. 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
353
~ 1 in 970,975 Americans
Peak year
2024
26 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,178
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Yassir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yassir from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 147 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Yassir remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yassir 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 Yassir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yassirs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yassir
The name Yassir has its origins in Arabic and is derived from the root word "yasara," which means "to make easy" or "to facilitate." This name was prevalent in the Middle East and North Africa regions during the medieval Islamic period.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Yassir can be found in Islamic religious texts, such as the Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad). In these texts, Yassir is mentioned as the name of a companion of the Prophet and a member of the early Muslim community in Medina.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Yassir. One of the most famous was Yassir Arafat (1929-2004), a Palestinian leader and the former Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). He played a pivotal role in the Palestinian national movement and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994.
Another historical figure with the name Yassir was Yassir al-Mazrui (1891-1923), a Zanzibari rebel leader who led an uprising against British colonial rule in East Africa during the early 20th century.
In the realm of literature, Yassir Benmiloud (born 1968) is a renowned Algerian novelist and playwright. His works explore themes of identity, migration, and the postcolonial experience.
Yassir Rizvi (born 1975) is an American scholar and author who has written extensively on Islamic philosophy, ethics, and education. He currently serves as the Director of the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University.
Yassir Fazaga (born 1970) is an American imam and civil rights advocate. He was one of the plaintiffs in a landmark case against the FBI for illegal surveillance of Muslim communities in Southern California.
The name Yassir has a rich cultural heritage rooted in the Islamic tradition and has been carried by influential figures throughout history, from political leaders to literary icons and scholars. Its enduring popularity reflects the positive meaning associated with the name, symbolizing ease and facilitation.
People
Yassir + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yassir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yassir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 353 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yassir 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 970,975 US residents.
Is Yassir a common name?
We classify Yassir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 356 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yassir most popular?
The single biggest year for Yassir was 2024, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yassir is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yassir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yassir 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.