Yaseen
Yaseen is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Two letters of the Arabic alphabet; an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad.
Origin and history
Yaseen is a given name of Arabic origin, derived from Surah Ya-Sin, the 36th chapter of the Quran. The two letters 'Ya' and 'Sin' are among the mysterious disjointed letters in Islamic tradition, often considered an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad. In the United States, the name has seen steady use, particularly growing in popularity in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
3,337 babies in the United States have been named Yaseen since 1880. It ranks #2223 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1063.
States where it is most popular
- NY (20 %)
- CA (16.8 %)
- NJ (11.6 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
- IL (8.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 23 |
| 1990-2000 | 151 |
| 2000-2010 | 667 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,453 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,043 |
Famous people named Yaseen
- Yaseen Anwar: Banker, Financial Executive
Fun facts
- Surah Ya-Sin is often referred to as 'the heart of the Quran' in Islamic tradition, making the name deeply revered.
- The name is frequently spelled as Yasin, Yassin, or Yaaseen depending on regional transliteration preferences.