Yassin
Meaningtitle of a Quran chapter · Arabic
Yassin 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationYassin peaked in 2013, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Yassin you'd meet today is about 12 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Yassin would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 36,364 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryYassin first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
US births per million boys, 1988–2025
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About the name Yassin
Yassin 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 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
Other spellings of Yassin
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Questions about the name Yassin
What does the name Yassin mean?
Yassin means “title of a Quran chapter” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Yaseen (“title of a Quran chapter”), Yasin (“title of a Quran chapter”) and Taha (“title of a Quran chapter”).
What is the origin of the name Yassin?
Yassin 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 Yassin a boy or girl name?
Yassin is a boy name. In 2025, 47 US boys were named Yassin.
How popular is the name Yassin?
Yassin ranked #2,718 for US boys in 2025, given to 47 babies. Its best year was 2013, when it reached #1,964. Over the last five years it has climbed 700 places.
What names are similar to Yassin?
If you like Yassin, you might also like Yasin, Yaseen and Taha. Yasin is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Yassin?
Yassin 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 simple to spell and say, 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.