Yusrah
An Arabic feminine name meaning "wealth, prosperity, affluence".
Name Census estimates that about 48 living Americans carry the first name Yusrah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yusrah today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yusrah births was 2019 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yusrah. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Yusrah with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yusrah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
48
~ 1 in 7,140,715 Americans
Peak year
2019
8 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,389
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Yusrah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yusrah from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 33 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
Yusrah 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 Yusrah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yusrah
The name Yusrah has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "yusr," which means "ease" or "facilitation." This name carries a positive connotation, symbolizing a life of simplicity, comfort, and ease.
In the historical context, the name Yusrah is believed to have been used as early as the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. It was a period of great intellectual and cultural flourishing, where names with meaningful roots and positive associations were highly valued.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yusrah can be found in the famous work of Arabic literature, "The Book of Songs," compiled in the 9th century CE. This anthology features poetry and literary works from various authors, some of whom may have borne the name Yusrah.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Yusrah. One such individual was Yusrah al-Andalusi (1009-1093 CE), a renowned poet and scholar from the Andalusian region of Spain during the Moorish era. Her works were celebrated for their eloquence and profound insights into the human condition.
Another notable figure was Yusrah bint Muhammad al-Fihri (born around 859 CE), a wealthy and influential woman from Tunisia. She is credited with establishing the Al-Qarawiyyin University in Fez, Morocco, which is considered one of the oldest continuously operating universities in the world.
In the realm of Islamic scholarship, Yusrah ibn Abi Nasr al-Baghdadi (1002-1061 CE) was a prominent figure. Born in Baghdad, he was a renowned scholar of hadith (prophetic traditions) and contributed significantly to the preservation and dissemination of Islamic knowledge.
During the Mamluk era in Egypt, Yusrah al-Dimashqi (1256-1327 CE) was a notable historian and biographer. Her works chronicled the lives of prominent scholars and rulers, providing valuable insights into the cultural and intellectual landscape of that time.
Another individual of historical significance was Yusrah al-Andalusi (1165-1235 CE), a skilled calligrapher and artist from the Andalusian region. Her exquisite calligraphic works adorned manuscripts and buildings, leaving a lasting legacy of artistic excellence.
While these are just a few examples, the name Yusrah has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields of endeavor, from literature and scholarship to art and architecture.
People
Yusrah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yusrah 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
Yusrah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yusrah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 48 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yusrah 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 7,140,715 US residents.
Is Yusrah a common name?
We classify Yusrah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 48 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yusrah most popular?
The single biggest year for Yusrah was 2019, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yusrah is about 5 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 Yusrah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yusrah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yusrah 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.
Is Yusrah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yusrah 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 Yusrah 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 have the name Yusrah?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.