Yacir
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 10 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Yacir peaked during the Gen Z era, when 5 babies received this name in a single year (2005). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Yacir has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Yacir is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Yacir is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Yasir — from the Arabic yasara, meaning "easy," "prosperous," or "to be wealthy." In Islamic tradition, names with meanings of ease and prosperity are considered auspicious blessings for a child's life.
Yasir is a name with deep roots across the Arab world and among Muslim communities globally. This variant spelling, with just 10 U.S. births recorded, carries the same warm, optimistic meaning in a slightly more distinctive form.
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Phonetically, Yacir belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Arabic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Arabic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Yacir’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Yacir has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | — |
The Story of Yacir
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2005, Yacir is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Yacir are most likely born between 2005 and 2006.
How rare is Yacir?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Yacir is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2005, peaked in the 2000s with 10 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 2005–2006)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | #13957 |
| 2005 | 5 | #13302 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2005–2006