Will my child share the name Yassir with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Yassir per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Yassir in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Yassir becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Yassir is declining: down 1,593 places since 2020, to #4,275 in 2025. It peaked at #1,551 in 2010.

Is Yassir a good choice for a distinctive name?

Yassir is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Yassir a popular baby name in the United States?

Yassir does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Yassir is a distinctive choice, ranked #4275 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Yassir in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Yassir

Yassir has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2438 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #1551 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1997.

Yassir is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Yassir in their class.