Nasi

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Pronounced NAH-see /ˈnɑː.si/Medium

Meaning: Most often a short form of Nasir, Arabic for 'helper; supporter; one who gives victory'. Separately, Hebrew nasi means 'prince; president; leader', the title of the head of the ancient Sanhedrin. In U.S. use the name is given to both boys and girls. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Nasi is a short form of Arabic Nasir, 'helper' — and also Hebrew for 'prince' (said 'NAH-see'). It is used for boys and girls alike.

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Origin LowArabic, Hebrew

MeaningMost often a short form of Nasir, Arabic for 'helper; supporter; one who gives victory'. Separately, Hebrew nasi means 'prince; president; leader', the title of the head of the ancient Sanhedrin. In U.S. use the name is given to both boys and girls. Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13584 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 39

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

Nasi most often serves as a compact form of the Arabic Nasir, 'helper; supporter'. It also stands alone in Hebrew as a word for 'prince' or 'leader' — the title borne by the head of the Sanhedrin. In American records it appears for both boys and girls, and the routes into any one family are uncertain, which we note (said 'NAH-see').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., for boys and girls alike. Rare, short, and cross-sex.

Did you know? Two languages meet in Nasi: Arabic, where it clips Nasir ('helper; supporter'), and Hebrew, where nasi is a title meaning 'prince' or 'leader'. It is also used for girls as well as boys, which we flag (said 'NAH-see').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Nasi — Short form of Arabic Nasir; Hebrew nasi, 'prince'; unisex use

Variations

NasirNassiNasee

Nicknames

NasSisi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nasi mean?

Nasi is usually a short form of Arabic Nasir, 'helper; supporter'; in Hebrew nasi means 'prince; leader'. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Nasi?

It's said NAH-see /ˈnɑː.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nasi a boy or girl name?

Here Nasi is used as a boy's name, but it is genuinely unisex in the U.S. — girls are given it too.

How popular is Nasi?

Nasi is a rare name for boys in the U.S.