Yasin
Meaningtitle of a Quran chapter · Arabic
Yasin is an Arabic boy name meaning “title of a Quran chapter”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationYasin is having its moment right now. Most Yasins are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Yasin would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 10,549 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryYasin first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Yasins? Head to Virginia, where it's the #587 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Yasin
Yasin is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “title of a Quran chapter”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Yasin
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Questions about the name Yasin
What does the name Yasin mean?
Yasin means “title of a Quran chapter” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Yaseen (“title of a Quran chapter”), Taha (“title of a Quran chapter”) and Yassin (“title of a Quran chapter”).
What is the origin of the name Yasin?
Yasin is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Yasin a boy or girl name?
Yasin is a boy name. In 2025, 162 US boys were named Yasin.
How popular is the name Yasin?
Yasin ranked #1,235 for US boys in 2025, given to 162 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 143 places.
What names are similar to Yasin?
If you like Yasin, you might also like Yassin, Yaseen and Taha. Yassin is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Yasin?
Yasin is an Arabic boy name meaning “title of a Quran chapter”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.