Yousif
Yousif is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
God will add; God increases.
Origin and history
Yousif is a male given name of Arabic origin, serving as a variant transliteration of Youssef or Yusuf. It is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Joseph, meaning 'God will add'. In the United States, it is a moderately used name that has seen steady usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,736 babies in the United States have been named Yousif since 1880. It ranks #3059 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1529.
States where it is most popular
- MI (31.3 %)
- TX (20 %)
- CA (18.7 %)
- NY (10.2 %)
- IL (6 %)
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 | 37 |
| 1990-2000 | 112 |
| 2000-2010 | 319 |
| 2010-2019 | 869 |
| 2020-2029 | 399 |
Famous people named Yousif
- Yousif Mirza: Cyclist, Athlete
Fun facts
- Yousif shares the exact same etymological roots as the common Western name Joseph.
- The spelling Yousif is one of several English spellings for the Arabic name, alongside Yusuf and Youssef.