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Naseer

♂ Boy

Pronounced nah-SEER /nɑˈsir/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Nasir — from Arabic nasir, 'a helper, a protector, a supporter; a defender'Medium

In 30 seconds: A helper; a protector: Naseer spells Nasir — 'a helper, a protector'. Warm, classic, and crisp (said 'nah-SEER').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of Nasir — from Arabic nasir, 'a helper, a protector, a supporter; a defender'
U.S. rank (2025)#5336 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 504

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619902025

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

Naseer is a spelling of Nasir — from Arabic nasir, 'a helper, a protector, a supporter, a defender'. An-Nasir, 'the Helper', is a title of God, and the name appears in Nasir ad-Din, 'the helper of the faith'. A warm, classic name across the Arab and South Asian Muslim worlds (said 'nah-SEER'; nickname Nas).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare in this spelling, a-helper-and-protector at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Nasir means 'a helper, a protector, a supporter; a defender' in Arabic (An-Nasir, 'the Helper', is a title of God) — Naseer is a spelling, warm and classic (said 'nah-SEER').
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Nasir — root etymology

Variations

NasirNasserNaseir

Nicknames

Nas

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naseer mean?

Naseer spells Nasir — Arabic 'a helper, a protector, a supporter'.

How do you pronounce Naseer?

It's said nah-SEER /nɑˈsir/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Naseer a boy or girl name?

Naseer is a boy's name.

How popular is Naseer?

Naseer is a rare name in the U.S.

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