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Yousaf

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOO-suf /ˈju.səf/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Yusuf, the Arabic/Urdu form of Joseph — from Hebrew Yosef, 'God shall add; He will increase' (Yusuf, a prophet in Islam)Low

In 30 seconds: God shall add; He will increase: Yousaf is the Arabic Joseph. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'YOO-suf').
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Origin LowArabic, Hebrew
MeaningA spelling of Yusuf, the Arabic/Urdu form of Joseph — from Hebrew Yosef, 'God shall add; He will increase' (Yusuf, a prophet in Islam)
U.S. rank (2024)#6799 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 227

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319932024

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

Yousaf is a spelling of Yusuf, the Arabic/Urdu form of Joseph — from Hebrew Yosef, 'God shall add; He will increase' — borne by the prophet Yusuf in Islam (a sura of the Quran bears his name). A crisp, classic name (said 'YOO-suf'; nickname Yousi).

In the U.S. it appears in Pakistani and Arab families. Rare, God-shall-add at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Joseph means 'God shall add; He will increase' in Hebrew — Yousaf is a spelling of Yusuf, its Arabic/Urdu form (Yusuf, a revered prophet in Islam) — a crisp, classic name (said 'YOO-suf').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Yusuf — Arabic form of Joseph

Variations

YusufYousufYusaf

Nicknames

Yousi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yousaf mean?

Yousaf is a spelling of Yusuf, the Arabic Joseph — Hebrew 'God shall add; He will increase' (the prophet Yusuf).

How do you pronounce Yousaf?

It's said YOO-suf /ˈju.səf/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yousaf a boy or girl name?

Yousaf is a boy's name.

How popular is Yousaf?

Yousaf is a rare name in the U.S.

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