Will my child share the name Yusif with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Yusif per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Yusif in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Yusif becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Yusif is rising: up 1,656 places since 2020, to #2,952 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,342 in 2011.

Is Yusif a good choice for a distinctive name?

Yusif 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 Yusif a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Yusif is a distinctive choice, ranked #2952 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Yusif in their class.

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About the Name Yusif

Yusif has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 512 places in five years. It was most popular in 2011 at #1342 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2000.

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