Yusra

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Pronounced YOOS-rah /ˈjuːs.rɑː/High

Meaning: Ease, prosperity, good fortune; from Arabic yusr (ease, comfort, lack of hardship)High

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name meaning 'ease' or 'prosperity,' from the root yusr (lack of hardship). It appears in the Quran in the famous verse 'Indeed, with hardship comes ease' — making it a deeply meaningful name in Muslim communities.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningEase, prosperity, good fortune; from Arabic yusr (ease, comfort, lack of hardship)

U.S. rank (2024)#954 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births273 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,613

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

Yusra derives from the Arabic root y-s-r, denoting ease, comfort, and the absence of hardship. The concept of yusr appears prominently in the Quran, making Yusra a name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic naming tradition. It has been used across the Arab world for centuries.

Yusra is used across Arab-majority countries and in Muslim communities worldwide. Its appearance in U.S. charts — ranking #954 for girls in 2024 — reflects the growing presence of Arab American families in the data.

Did you know? The Arabic root yusr appears in the Quranic verse (94:6): 'Indeed, with hardship comes ease (yusra)' — giving the name a profoundly hopeful theological resonance in Islamic tradition.

Overall data confidence 92%

Behind the Name — Yusra — Arabic etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

YousraYousraYusraa

Nicknames

Yus

Famous Bearers

★Yusra Mardini (1998-)
Syrian swimmer who competed on the Refugee Olympic Team

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yusra mean?

Yusra means 'ease' or 'prosperity,' from Arabic yusr (comfort, lack of hardship). It appears in a famous Quranic verse about ease following hardship.

How do you pronounce Yusra?

It's said YOOS-rah — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yusra a boy or girl name?

Yusra is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Yusra?

Yusra ranked #954 for U.S. girls in 2024.