Yaseen

Yaseen - A very unique male name

Yaseen appeared on the charts for the first time in 1993 on position #3083. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Yaseen and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Yaseen? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Yaseen. The baby boy name Yaseen was given to 177 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1010 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 8,284 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Yaseen peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1010.

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Yaseen is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Yaseen is currently topping the baby name charts in Virginia at position #584 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #1,270.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Yaseen is where you live.

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Yaseen origin and meaning

Arabic — Quranic name

The name of the 36th chapter (surah) of the Quran, Ya Sin, from the Arabic letters ya and sin that open it; traditionally also an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad

Yaseen is one of the most cherished names in Muslim families because of Surah Ya Sin, often called the heart of the Quran. The spelling Yaseen is one of several transliterations and is at its highest American use in 2025.

Attested etymology

Yaseen is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Yaseen, pop culture references for the name Yaseen and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Yaseen

We've found the following names that sound similar to Yaseen, sorted by popularity.

Yasin / Yazan / Yassin / Yesenia / Yeison / Yochanan / Yichen / Yassine / Yoshimi / Yochanon /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Yaseen

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Yaseen a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Yaseen?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

yah-SEEN · /jɑˈsin/

Around the world

• Yasin (Arabic) — The common alternative transliteration.
• Ya Sin (Arabic) — The two-word form as it appears in the Quran.

Spellings and nicknames

• Yasin — Commonest alternative transliteration.
• Yassin — French-influenced transliteration.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1993, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Yaseen is chosen overwhelmingly for its Quranic significance. It is steadily rising in the United States.

Worth knowing

• Transliterations split widely — Yasin, Yassin, Yaseen — so expect to spell it.