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Yaser

♂ Boy

Pronounced YAH-sər /ˈjɑ.sər/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Yasir/Yasser — from Arabic yusr, 'ease, prosperity'; 'easy, wealthy; one who brings ease'Medium

In 30 seconds: Easy; prosperous: Yaser is a form of Yasir — 'ease, prosperity'. Warm, classic, and crisp (said 'YAH-sər').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of Yasir/Yasser — from Arabic yusr, 'ease, prosperity'; 'easy, wealthy; one who brings ease'
U.S. rank (2024)#5863 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 478

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619752024

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

Yaser is a spelling of Yasir/Yasser — from Arabic yusr, 'ease, prosperity, comfort'; 'easy, wealthy; one who brings ease and gentleness'. Yasir ibn Amir was an early companion of the Prophet. A warm, classic name across the Arab world (the leader Yasser Arafat; said 'YAH-sər'; nickname Yas).

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, easy-and-prosperous at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Yasir means 'easy, prosperous; one who brings ease and gentleness' (Arabic yusr, 'ease, prosperity') — Yaser is a spelling, warm and classic (the leader Yasser Arafat; said 'YAH-sər').
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Yasir — root etymology

Variations

YasirYasserYaseer

Nicknames

Yas

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yaser mean?

Yaser is a form of Yasir — Arabic 'easy, prosperous; one who brings ease'.

How do you pronounce Yaser?

It's said YAH-sər /ˈjɑ.sər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yaser a boy or girl name?

Yaser is a boy's name.

How popular is Yaser?

Yaser is a rare name in the U.S.

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