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Nasira

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Pronounced nah-SEE-rah /nɑˈsi.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: A feminine of Nasir — from the Arabic, 'a helper; a protector; one who gives victory'Low

In 30 seconds: A helper; a protector; victorious: Nasira is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'nah-SEE-rah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA feminine of Nasir — from the Arabic, 'a helper; a protector; one who gives victory'

U.S. rank (2024)#9348 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 324

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

Nasira is a feminine of Nasir — from the Arabic, 'a helper; a protector; one who gives victory'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'nah-SEE-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, a-helper-and-protector at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Nasira is a feminine of Nasir — Arabic 'a helper; a protector; one who gives victory' — a lyrical, meaningful name (said 'nah-SEE-rah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Nasira — Arabic etymology

Variations

NaseeraNassira

Nicknames

Nasi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nasira mean?

Nasira is Arabic for 'a helper; a protector; one who gives victory' (a feminine of Nasir).

How do you pronounce Nasira?

It's said nah-SEE-rah /nɑˈsi.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nasira a boy or girl name?

Nasira is a girl's name.

How popular is Nasira?

Nasira is a very rare name in the U.S.