Jasir

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAH-seer /ˈd͡ʒɑ.sɪr/Medium

Meaning: An Arabic name, a form of Yasir/Jasir, given the senses "brave, bold" and "one who travels or undertakes a journey."Medium

In 30 seconds: Jasir is an Arabic name, a form of Yasir, carrying the senses of brave and bold and one who travels or undertakes a journey. It blends courage with the idea of setting out.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningAn Arabic name, a form of Yasir/Jasir, given the senses "brave, bold" and "one who travels or undertakes a journey."

U.S. rank (2025)#1950 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births79 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,758

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jasir is an Arabic name linked to Yasir, given the meanings brave and bold as well as one who travels or makes a journey. Those twin senses, daring and journeying, give it an adventurous spirit. It sits within the wider family of Arabic names built on bravery.

The J- opening sets Jasir slightly apart from the more common Yasir while keeping the same meaning. Its three crisp syllables give it a confident sound.

Did you know? Jasir is a spelling variant of Jasser, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'brave' while changing the visual style.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name - Jasir — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jasir mean?

Jasir is usually explained as meaning 'brave' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Jasir?

It's commonly said JAH-seer /ˈd͡ʒɑ.sɪr/.

Is Jasir a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jasir is used as a boy name.

How popular is Jasir?

In 2024, Jasir ranked #1618 in the U.S. for boys, with 105 births recorded.