Yacine
Primarily a boy's name of Arabic origin with 118 recorded births. Also given to 86 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Yacine is a two-syllable boy's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 118 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Yacine ranks #10840 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Yacine is a boy's and girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Yassin or Yasin — from the Arabic letters Ya Sin (یٰس), the title and opening letters of the 36th chapter of the Quran, known as the 'heart of the Quran.' The letters' exact meaning is known only to God in Islamic tradition, giving the name a sacred, mysterious quality.
Yacine is widely used in North Africa — particularly Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia — as well as in francophone African communities. The Algerian novelist Kateb Yacine, one of the giants of 20th-century literature, gave the name enduring cultural resonance in the French-speaking world.
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Yacine is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.
In the U.S., Yacine has been recorded as a boy's name since 1999, with 118 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Yacine climbed 2314 spots in the last 20 years — from #13154 to #10840.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 23 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 67 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 23 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | — |
The Story of Yacine
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Yacine is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Yacine are most likely born between 2006 and 2024.
How rare is Yacine?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Yacine — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1999, peaked in the 2010s with 67 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Yacine by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(18 years, 1999–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #10840 |
| 2023 | 5 | #14098 |
| 2021 | 5 | #13990 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11951 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10758 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9647 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7576 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8715 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13984 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13978 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10719 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8732 |
| 2010 | 6 | #12158 |
| 2009 | 5 | #14428 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13956 |
| 2005 | 8 | #9077 |
| 2004 | 5 | #13154 |
| 1999 | 5 | #11566 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Yacine as a Girl's Name
Yacine is a true unisex name. As a girl's name, it has 86 recorded births since 1997.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1999–2024