Nasir

♂ Boy

Pronounced nah-SEER /nɑːˈsɪər/High

Meaning: From Arabic 'nasara' meaning to help, to give victory, or to protect; Nasir means 'helper,' 'one who gives victory,' or 'protector'; one of the 99 names of God in Islam (Al-Nasir) and a common masculine name across the Arab worldHigh

In 30 seconds: Nasir is a powerful Arabic name meaning 'helper' or 'one who gives victory,' drawn from one of the 99 divine names in Islam. Strong and meaningful, it is widely used across the Muslim world and growing in the United States.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic 'nasara' meaning to help, to give victory, or to protect; Nasir means 'helper,' 'one who gives victory,' or 'protector'; one of the 99 names of God in Islam (Al-Nasir) and a common masculine name across the Arab world

U.S. rank (2025)#487 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births617 boys (0.03% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 17,907

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Nasir comes from the Arabic root nasara (to help, to make victorious, to protect). It shares a root with the divine name Al-Nasir (The Helper, The Giver of Victory) — one of the 99 names of God in Islamic tradition. The name has been used across the Arab world, South Asia, and the Muslim diaspora for centuries.

Nasir is widely used in Arab countries, Pakistan, Iran, and among Muslims globally. In the United States it has grown significantly in the 21st century, particularly in African-American Muslim communities and among families influenced by hip-hop culture through artist Nas. It now ranks in the U.S. top 200 boys' names.

Did you know? Rapper Nas — born Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones — took his stage name from his given name Nasir, bringing this Arabic name to mainstream American awareness through one of hip-hop's most celebrated careers.

Overall data confidence 93%

Behind the Name — Nasir — etymology and historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

NasrNasserNassir

Nicknames

Nas

Famous Bearers

★Nas (rapper) (1973–present)
American hip-hop artist born Nasir Jones, considered one of the greatest rappers of all time
★Gamal Abdel Nasser (1918–1970)
Egyptian president 1956–1970, Arab nationalist leader (surname shares same root)

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Frequently Asked

What does Nasir mean?

Nasir means 'helper,' 'one who gives victory,' or 'protector,' from the Arabic root 'nasara.' It shares a root with Al-Nasir, one of the 99 names of God in Islam.

How do you pronounce Nasir?

Nasir is pronounced nah-SEER /nɑːˈsɪər/ — two syllables with stress on the second.

Is Nasir a popular name?

Nasir has been climbing in the U.S. and now ranks in the top 200 boys' names, widely used in Muslim communities and gaining broader recognition through rapper Nas.

Is Nasir a religious name?

Yes. Nasir shares its root with Al-Nasir (The Helper), one of the 99 divine names in Islamic tradition, giving it a spiritual dimension alongside its Arabic meaning.