Yousra
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 308 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 308 Americans have ever been named Yousra. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and peaked modestly at 23 births in 2016 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
In the most recent SSA release, Yousra ranks #7553 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Yousra is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, the feminine form of Yusri, from the Arabic yusrā, meaning 'ease' or 'prosperity, comfort' — a name that declares its bearer to bring ease and comfort to those around her, her very presence a relief from life's difficulties.
With over 308 recorded births, Yousra is used in Arab and North African Muslim communities. The Quranic verse 'Verily, with hardship comes ease' (Inna ma'a al-ʿusri yusrā, Surah 94:6) gives the name yusrā its most spiritually resonant context — the ease that follows difficulty, the comfort after hardship, the relief promised by God after trials. Naming a daughter Yousra declares her to be that promised ease arriving in her family's life.
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Yousra first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1992. First appearing in the 1990s, Yousra 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
Popularity Over Time
Yousra climbed 5192 spots in the last 20 years — from #12745 to #7553.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 65 | #8750 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 124 | #10111 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 85 | #13177 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 34 | #14504 | — |
The Story of Yousra
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Yousra is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Yousra are most likely born between 2006 and 2024.
How rare is Yousra?
Only about 1 in every 240,000 babies born in 2024 was named Yousra — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1992, peaked in the 2010s with 124 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Yousra by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(30 years, 1992–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 | #7553 |
| 2023 | 9 | #11122 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7612 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10266 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7199 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5602 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6778 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6796 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5785 |
| 2015 | 11 | #10128 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10930 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16788 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14785 |
| 2010 | 8 | #13409 |
| 2009 | 5 | #20121 |
| 2008 | 6 | #17440 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10802 |
| 2006 | 6 | #17109 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10904 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12745 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1992–2024