Nasra

A girl's name of Arabic origin with 322 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's name#10808 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

conversion to Christianity

Nasra is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic root nasara, meaning 'to help,' 'to support,' or 'to grant victory.' It is widely used among Muslim communities in East Africa — particularly in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya — as well as across the Arab world.

Nasra has a grounded, purposeful quality, its meaning rooted in the idea of being a source of strength for others. In Somali-American communities especially, it is a recognizable and beloved name that bridges cultural heritage with accessible sound.

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Nasra first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2000. First appearing in the 2000s, Nasra emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.

Its Arabic classification suggests a path from arabic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

322

Total births

Since 2000

2006

Peak

22 births

2000

First recorded

25 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Nasra was #8587 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #10808, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 2000Peak: 2006 (22 births)Current: #10808

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Nasra
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	55	#9636	▼
2010s	156	#8023	▲
2000s	111	#10846	—

The Story of Nasra

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2006, Nasra is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Nasra are most likely born between 2000 and 2016.

How rare is Nasra?

Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Nasra — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2000, peaked in the 2010s with 156 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Nasra by the numbers

Would fill 7 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(25 years, 2000–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Nasra
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	9	#10808	-4 (-30.8%)
2023	13	#8353	0
2022	13	#8375	+1 (8.3%)
2021	12	#8832	+4 (50.0%)
2020	8	#11810	-8 (-50.0%)
2019	16	#7235	-3 (-15.8%)
2018	19	#6440	-3 (-13.6%)
2017	22	#5772	+10 (83.3%)
2016	12	#9261	-6 (-33.3%)
2015	18	#6906	+5 (38.5%)
2014	13	#8818	-5 (-27.8%)
2013	18	#6939	+6 (50.0%)
2012	12	#9544	+3 (33.3%)
2011	9	#11888	-8 (-47.1%)
2010	17	#7424	+9 (112.5%)
2009	8	#13327	-2 (-20.0%)
2008	10	#11360	-3 (-23.1%)
2007	13	#9392	-9 (-40.9%)
2006	22	#6070	+13 (144.4%)
2005	9	#11555	-4 (-30.8%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nasra a boy's or girl's name?

Nasra is primarily a girl's name.

When was Nasra most popular?

Nasra reached its peak popularity in 2006 with 22 births that year. It is currently ranked #10808 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Nasra?

Nasra is currently ranked #10808 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 322 babies since 2000.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2000–2024