Yousif - A very unique male name
Yousif at a glance
Yousif is ranked #2370 among boy baby names in 2025, with 22 births in 2025. It peaked in 2015 at #1427 and first appeared on the charts in 1993.
- Rank in 2025
- #2370
- Births in 2025
- 22
- Peak year
- 2015 (#1427)
- First appeared
- 1993
- Trend
- #1649 in 2020 → #2370 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 66,649 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 66,649 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Yousif peaked in popularity 11 years ago in 2015 on position 1427.
Famous with this name
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Yousif is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Yousif is currently topping the baby name charts in Michigan at position #996 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,805.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 Yousif is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Yousif origin and meaning
Arabic
An Arabic spelling of Yusuf — the Arabic form of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add'
Yousif is one of several English transliterations of Yusuf, the name of a prophet in the Quran and of Joseph in the Bible. This spelling entered US data in 1993 and peaked in 2015. The variation among Yousif, Yousef, Yusuf and Youssef is a matter of transliteration, not of different names.
Attested etymology
Yousif is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Yousif, pop culture references for the name Yousif and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Yousif
We've found the following names that sound similar to Yousif, sorted by popularity.
Yusuf / Yosef / Yousef / Yaakov / Yakov / Youssef / Yusef / Yousuf / Yoseph / Yaqub /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.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2370 |
| 2024 | 2073 |
| 2023 | 2302 |
| 2022 | 2199 |
| 2021 | 1796 |
| 2020 | 1649 |
| 2019 | 1944 |
| 2018 | 1460 |
| 2017 | 1603 |
| 2016 | 1664 |
| 2015 | 1427 |
| 2014 | 1475 |
| 2013 | 1823 |
| 2012 | 1724 |
| 2011 | 1863 |
| 2010 | 1956 |
| 2009 | 2222 |
| 2008 | 3236 |
| 2007 | 3826 |
| 2006 | 2384 |
| 2005 | 2644 |
| 2004 | 2708 |
| 2003 | 2381 |
| 2002 | 2829 |
| 1999 | 3214 |
| 1996 | 3573 |
| 1993 | 3639 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 996 |
| Texas | 1758 |
| California | 2805 |
Even more about Yousif
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 Yousif 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 Yousif?
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.Pronunciation
YOO-sif · /ˈjusɪf/
Around the world
- Yusuf (Arabic) — The most common transliteration of the same Arabic name.
Spellings and nicknames
- Yusuf — The most common transliteration.
- Yousef — Another common transliteration.
- Youssef — A French-influenced transliteration.
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1993, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
BiblicalInternational
Why parents choose it
A traditional name of deep religious significance, in a transliteration that marks its bearer's family background precisely.
Worth knowing
- The same name appears in at least four spellings; expect the wrong one often.
