Yasin

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsArabicDeclining
#1586 108in 2024

Meaning & Origin

The 36th sura of the Qur'an.

Yasin is a boy's and girl's baby name of Arabic origin, one of the 99 names of the Prophet Muhammad, also the name of the 36th chapter of the Quran — one of the most recited and beloved suras, called the 'heart of the Quran.' The letters Ya Sin are among the 'mysterious letters' that open several Quranic chapters.

Yasin carries extraordinary spiritual significance in Islam — it's both a prophetic name and the name of a Quranic chapter read at times of death and difficulty, offering comfort and grace. For Muslim families, it's a name of the deepest possible faith and reverence.

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Popularity Over Time

Yasin climbed 324 spots in the last 20 years — from #1910 to #1586.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Yasin
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s578
2010s966
2000s606
1990s274
1980s139
1970s56

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(51 years, 19712024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Yasin
YearBirthsRank
2024109#1586
2023122#1478
2022106#1639
2021114#1544
2020127#1384
2019123#1428
2018111#1538
2017102#1592
2016113#1513
2015103#1580
2014105#1534
201388#1693
201278#1879
201163#2125
201080#1831
200983#1808
200871#2000
200767#2068
200660#2174
200568#1888

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

Yasin as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Yasin has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 2016.

Unranked
Current rank
5
Total births
2016
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Yasin be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Yasin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1586. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19712024) · Methodology