Yousef
Yousef is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
He will add or God shall add.
Origin and history
Yousef is a traditional Arabic transliteration of the Hebrew name Joseph, meaning 'God shall add'. It is widely used across the Islamic world and among Arabic-speaking communities globally. In the United States, it has grown in usage in recent decades, consistently appearing in the top 1,000 boy names.
Popularity in the United States
7,003 babies in the United States have been named Yousef since 1880. It ranks #1437 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #790.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.9 %)
- NY (14.1 %)
- IL (10.4 %)
- TX (10.1 %)
- MI (9.2 %)
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 | 50 |
| 1980-1990 | 326 |
| 1990-2000 | 681 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,482 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,713 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,751 |
Famous people named Yousef
- Yousef Youssef: Athlete, Footballer
Fun facts
- Yousef is the Arabic form of the ancient Hebrew name Joseph, sharing the exact same root and biblical history.
- An entire chapter of the Quran, Surah Yusuf, is named after and dedicated to the story of Joseph.