Yusra sits comfortably in the UK charts at #184 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#184
US Rank #954
About the Name Yusra
Yusra is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #184. The name has climbed 147 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Yusra is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #954 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Yusra
Unlikely. With around 265 UK babies named Yusra per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Yusra in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Yusra is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 147 places over the last five years to #184 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Yusra is more popular in the UK (#184) than in the US (#954). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Yusra ranks #954 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
265
UK babies named Yusra (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 147 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Yusra
Likely around 1 other Yusra in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2024–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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