Yaseen

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameArabicRising fast
#1136 63in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Yaseen is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, an alternate spelling of Yasin, from the Arabic letters Ya Sin (ي س) — the title of the 36th chapter of the Quran, considered the 'heart of the Quran.' The letters' precise meaning is known only to God, making the name profoundly sacred and mysterious.

Naming a child Yaseen in Islamic tradition is an act of deep faith and devotion — bestowing the child with the blessing of the Quran's most revered chapter. It's widely used across the Arab world, South Asia, and Muslim communities globally, carrying unparalleled spiritual significance.

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Popularity Over Time

Yaseen climbed 1025 spots in the last 20 years — from #2161 to #1136.

04793140186198020002024

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Yaseen
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s828
2010s1,453
2000s667
1990s151
1980s23

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(39 years, 19802024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Yaseen
YearBirthsRank
2024186#1136
2023167#1199
2022174#1177
2021148#1289
2020153#1231
2019140#1311
2018164#1174
2017147#1250
2016167#1156
2015177#1099
2014145#1248
2013133#1304
2012116#1437
2011143#1225
2010121#1389
2009101#1593
2008103#1563
2007102#1551
200670#1942
200573#1799

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

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19802024) · Methodology