Yasir
Meaningwealthy, at ease · Arabic
Yasir is an Arabic boy name meaning “wealthy, at ease”. 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.
Did you know?
- GenerationYasir peaked in 2019, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Yasir you'd meet today is about 6 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Yasir would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 9,434 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryYasir first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Yasirs? Head to Minnesota, where it's the #392 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Yasir
Yasir is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “wealthy, at ease”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 2010s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Yasir
What does the name Yasir mean?
Yasir means “wealthy, at ease” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Edward (“wealthy guardian”), Eduardo (“wealthy guardian”), Edgar (“wealthy spear”) and Eddie (“wealthy guardian”).
What is the origin of the name Yasir?
Yasir 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 Yasir a boy or girl name?
Yasir is a boy name. In 2025, 181 US boys were named Yasir.
How popular is the name Yasir?
Yasir ranked #1,156 for US boys in 2025, given to 181 babies. Its best year was 2019, when it reached #1,013. Over the last five years it has climbed 77 places.
What names are similar to Yasir?
If you like Yasir, you might also like Edward, Eduardo, Edgar and Eddie.
What should I know before naming my baby Yasir?
Yasir is an Arabic boy name meaning “wealthy, at ease”. 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.