Yusupha
A masculine Arabic name meaning "affluent" or "prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Yusupha. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yusupha today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yusupha births was 2013 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yusupha. 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 Yusupha with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yusupha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2013
6 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#12,090
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Yusupha: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yusupha 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 Yusupha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yusupha
The given name Yusupha originates from the Arabic language and culture, with roots dating back to the 7th century CE. It is a variant spelling of the name Yusuf, which is derived from the Hebrew name Joseph. The name Yusuf/Yusupha holds significant importance in Islamic tradition, as it was the name of a revered prophet mentioned in the Quran.
In the Quran, the story of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) is narrated in detail in Surah Yusuf (Chapter 12). He is portrayed as a man of exceptional faith, patience, and virtue, who endured numerous trials and tribulations before rising to a position of power and authority in ancient Egypt. The name Yusupha, therefore, carries connotations of piety, perseverance, and righteousness.
The earliest recorded use of the name Yusupha can be traced back to the early Islamic era, when it was given to children as a way of honoring the prophet and his teachings. Over the centuries, the name has been borne by numerous notable figures across the Muslim world, including scholars, rulers, and religious leaders.
One of the most famous historical figures with the name Yusupha was Yusupha Balogun (1830-1892), a prominent Yoruba military commander and leader in present-day Nigeria. He played a crucial role in the defense of Ilorin against the expansionist policies of the Sokoto Caliphate in the 19th century.
Another notable bearer of the name was Yusupha Kamara (1949-2005), a Sierra Leonean diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation from 2002 to 2005. He was instrumental in peace negotiations during the Sierra Leone Civil War.
In the realm of Islamic scholarship, Yusupha ibn Muhammad al-Nabhani (1849-1932) was a prominent Sunni scholar and jurist from Palestine. He authored several influential works on Islamic jurisprudence and was known for his expertise in the Shafi'i school of thought.
Yusupha Muriafa (1776-1837), also known as Usman dan Fodio, was a renowned Islamic scholar, religious leader, and founder of the Sokoto Caliphate in present-day northern Nigeria. He led a successful jihad movement that led to the establishment of an Islamic state in the region.
Lastly, Yusupha Nzibo (1950-2021) was a Tanzanian writer, poet, and playwright, renowned for his contributions to Swahili literature. He received numerous awards and accolades for his literary works, which explored themes of identity, culture, and social issues.
People
Yusupha + last name combinations
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FAQ
Yusupha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yusupha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yusupha 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Yusupha a common name?
We classify Yusupha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yusupha most popular?
The single biggest year for Yusupha was 2013, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yusupha is about 13 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 Yusupha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yusupha a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yusupha 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 Yusupha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yusupha 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 Yusupha 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 are called Yusupha?
Find out how many people share the name Yusupha on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.