Nasir

At a Glance: Name: Nasir – Meaning: helper, supporter – Origin: Arabic – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: nah-SEER

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Nasir is a boy's name of Arabic origin, pronounced nah-SEER, meaning "helper, supporter." It has a classic, worldly feel, meaning it draws from a long, well-established naming tradition outside English-language roots. If you're weighing Nasir for a baby name list, its meaning gives it a steady, grounded feel without needing embellishment.

Meaning & Origin of Nasir

Meaning: Helper, supporter.

Origin: Arabic.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Nasir

Phonetic: nah-SEER   IPA: /nɑːˈsɪr/

Popularity of Nasir

Nasir has been on the SSA's list since 1973, peaking at #355 in 2019 with 928 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had settled to #448, with 702 babies — still a name in regular use, just a bit further from its high point five years earlier.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1973–2024.

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Names With a Similar Story

Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.

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FAQ

What does the name Nasir mean?

Helper, supporter. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nasir)

How do you pronounce Nasir?

Nasir is pronounced nah-SEER (IPA: /nɑːˈsɪr/).

Is Nasir a popular name right now?

Nasir peaked at #355 in 2019 and is ranked #448 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1973–2024.)

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