Nasir Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Nasir is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Nasir?
Nasir is spelled N-A-S-I-R. The name has 5 letters.
Nasir at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Nasir derives from Arabic origins and means “helper” or “protector.”
- Origin
- Nasir is commonly associated with Arabic-speaking cultures where it is used as a masculine given name.
- Pronunciation
- NAH-seer · 2 syllables
Nasir Popularity in 2025
Rank#486
Recorded Births617
- Boys usage fell 40 places to #486 and recorded 91 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Nasir Mean?
Nasir derives from Arabic origins and means “helper” or “protector.”
Origin: Nasir is commonly associated with Arabic-speaking cultures where it is used as a masculine given name.
How Do You Pronounce Nasir?
PronunciationNAH-seer
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Nasir?
- History
- The name Nasir has been used in Arabic contexts historically and continues to be found in modern birth records, reflecting its ongoing use.
Nasir Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 617 | #486 |
| 2024 | Boys | 708 | #446 |
| 2023 | Boys | 742 | #426 |
| 2022 | Boys | 859 | #377 |
| 2021 | Girls | 6 | #13,464 |
| 2021 | Boys | 907 | #357 |
| 2020 | Girls | 5 | #15,088 |
| 2020 | Boys | 865 | #360 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6 | #13,799 |
| 2019 | Boys | 929 | #355 |
| 2018 | Boys | 912 | #363 |
| 2017 | Boys | 757 | #411 |
| 2016 | Girls | 8 | #11,781 |
| 2016 | Boys | 681 | #454 |
| 2015 | Boys | 564 | #509 |
| 2014 | Boys | 498 | #552 |
| 2013 | Boys | 514 | #517 |
| 2012 | Boys | 463 | #561 |
| 2011 | Boys | 455 | #558 |
| 2010 | Girls | 7 | #13,448 |
| 2010 | Boys | 503 | #511 |
| 2009 | Boys | 602 | #454 |
| 2008 | Boys | 628 | #447 |
| 2007 | Girls | 5 | #17,636 |
When Was Nasir Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2019 · Boys
929 recorded births
National rank #355
2018 · Boys
912 recorded births
National rank #363
2021 · Boys
907 recorded births
National rank #357
2020 · Boys
865 recorded births
National rank #360
Where Nasir Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #107 | 8 |
| GA | #208 | 59 |
| MD | #233 | 24 |
| CT | #296 | 10 |
| IL | #306 | 35 |
| MI | #321 | 29 |
| VA | #329 | 25 |
| MS | #333 | 9 |