Yusra
Meaningease, prosperity · Arabic
Yusra is an Arabic girl name meaning “ease, prosperity”. 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 soft and friendly, 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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- GenerationYusra is having its moment right now. Most Yusras 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 Yusra would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 6,532 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryYusra first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Yusras? Head to Minnesota, where it's the #285 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Yusra
Yusra is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “ease, prosperity”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. 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
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Yusra
What does the name Yusra mean?
Yusra means “ease, prosperity” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Radha (“success, prosperity”), Ottilie (“prosperity”), Aishwarya (“prosperity, wealth”) and Riddhi (“prosperity”).
What is the origin of the name Yusra?
Yusra is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Yusra a boy or girl name?
Yusra is a girl name. In 2025, 246 US girls were named Yusra.
How popular is the name Yusra?
Yusra ranked #1,016 for US girls in 2025, given to 246 babies. Its best year was 2024, when it reached #955. Over the last five years it has climbed 333 places.
What names are similar to Yusra?
If you like Yusra, you might also like Radha, Ottilie, Aishwarya and Riddhi.
What should I know before naming my baby Yusra?
Yusra is an Arabic girl name meaning “ease, prosperity”. 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 soft and friendly, 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.