Yusif
MeaningGod increases · Azerbaijani form of Joseph
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,883 in 2016
16 babies were named Yusif in the US in 2025. It has climbed 688 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1992–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Yusif, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Yusif would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryYusif first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #3,883.
- Then vs nowYusif is 2.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 243,902 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 106,383.
- TrendYusif has climbed 688 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningYusif is an Azerbaijani form of Joseph, which means “God increases”. Our records link it to Hebrew and Russian roots.
About the name Yusif
Yusif is a boy name of Hebrew and Russian origin meaning “God increases”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Y and ending in “-sif”. US birth records list Yusif for boys from 1992 to 2025, in 31 of those 34 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #3,883 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesRussian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.0 | 500,000 boys |
| 2000s | 5.3 | 189,753 boys |
| 2010s | 10 | 96,061 boys |
| 2020s | 7.9 | 126,316 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Yusif
What does the name Yusif mean?
Yusif means “God increases” in Azerbaijani, as a form of Joseph.
What is the origin of the name Yusif?
Yusif has Hebrew, Russian roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Yusif a boy or girl name?
Yusif is a boy name.
How popular is the name Yusif?
Yusif ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#3,883).