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Yusrah

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Pronounced YOOS-rah /ˈjuːs.rɑː/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic yusr, 'ease; prosperity' — the word famously paired with hardship in the Quranic phrase promising that with hardship comes ease. A documented Arabic vocabulary name, which we note respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name that promises relief: Yusrah is Arabic for 'ease; prosperity' (said 'YOOS-rah').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic yusr, 'ease; prosperity' — the word famously paired with hardship in the Quranic phrase promising that with hardship comes ease. A documented Arabic vocabulary name, which we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#13389 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 48

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320162024

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

Yusrah comes from Arabic yusr, 'ease; prosperity; comfort'. The word carries a strong resonance for Muslim families through its Quranic use, where ease is promised alongside hardship — we note that association with respect. Warm, hopeful and well documented (said 'YOOS-rah').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., carried mostly by Muslim families. Rare, meaningful, and gentle.

Did you know? Yusrah comes from the Arabic yusr — 'ease' — a word carried in one of the best-loved Quranic phrases, that with hardship there comes ease. It is a name of comfort, which we note respectfully (said 'YOOS-rah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Yusrah — Arabic yusr 'ease; prosperity'; Quranic resonance

Variations

YusraYousraYusraa

Nicknames

YusYuyu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yusrah mean?

Yusrah is Arabic for 'ease; prosperity; comfort', from yusr — a word with a strong Quranic resonance.

How do you pronounce Yusrah?

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

Is Yusrah a boy or girl name?

Yusrah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Yusrah?

Yusrah is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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