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Nas

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How to Pronounce Nas

Pronounced NAHSS /ˈnɑs/High

Meaning: Variously a short form of Nasir ('a helper; a protector') and linked to the Arabic an-nas, 'the people; mankind'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A helper; the people: Nas shortens Nasir / echoes 'the people'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'NAHSS').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningVariously a short form of Nasir ('a helper; a protector') and linked to the Arabic an-nas, 'the people; mankind'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6691 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 233

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019972024

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

Nas is variously a short form of Nasir, 'a helper; a protector', and linked to the Arabic an-nas, 'the people; mankind' (routes layered, which we note). The hip-hop artist Nas (Nasir Jones) made it iconic. A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished).

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, a-helper-or-the-people at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Nas is variously a short form of Nasir ('a helper; a protector') and linked to the Arabic an-nas, 'the people; mankind' — a crisp, modern name, used for both sexes (here for boys; the rapper Nas bears it; the routes are layered; said 'NAHSS').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Nas — routes layered

Variations

NasirNazNass

Nicknames

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If you like Nas…

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Amir— another short Arabic boys' name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nas mean?

Nas is variously a short form of Nasir ('a helper') and linked to 'the people; mankind'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Nas?

It's said NAHSS /ˈnɑs/ — one syllable.

Is Nas a boy or girl name?

Nas is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Nas?

Nas is a rare name in the U.S.

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