Yaser
Meaningprosperous · Arabic
- US rank
- #5,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,653 in 1986
18 babies were named Yaser in the US in 2025. It has climbed 772 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1975–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Yaser you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 95,238 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Yaser, 18 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Yaser would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryYaser first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1986, when it reached #3,653.
- TrendYaser has climbed 772 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,208. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Yaser means “prosperous”.
About the name Yaser
Yaser is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “prosperous”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Y and ending in “-ser”. US birth records list Yaser for boys from 1975 to 2025, in 46 of those 51 years. Its best year was 1986, when it ranked #3,653 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,208, with 18 babies.
Origin:Arabic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.1 | 485,437 boys |
| 1980s | 3.6 | 277,008 boys |
| 1990s | 3.8 | 261,780 boys |
| 2000s | 5.4 | 185,185 boys |
| 2010s | 7.5 | 134,048 boys |
| 2020s | 8.7 | 115,163 boys |
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Boy name: Ibrahim · father of many
Questions about the name Yaser
What does the name Yaser mean?
Yaser means “prosperous” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Yaser?
Yaser has Arabic roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Caleb, Silas, Aaron.
Is Yaser a boy or girl name?
Yaser is a boy name.
How popular is the name Yaser?
Yaser ranked #5,208 for US boys in 2025, given to 18 babies. Its best year was 1986 (#3,653).