Nasir

نَاصِر

Boy Arabic /NAH-seer/ #426 in 2023

Nasir is a boy name of Arabic origin.

Meaning of Nasir

"Helper, protector, one who grants victory." An-Nāṣir is a divine attribute — God as the Helper of the believers. Common as part of compound names like Abdul-Nasir.

Arabic root: n-ṣ-r — (ن-ص-ر, to help, give victory)

Regional variants

Widely given in African-American Muslim families and in the broader Black community. Strong associations in the US: rapper Nas (Nasir Jones) and several NBA players.

Popularity of Nasir

Popularity, 1973–2023

741 births in 2023

1973 2023

16,588 U.S. births recorded from 1973–2023. Used for both boys and girls — see notes below.

Peak year

2019

934 babies

First recorded

1973

50 years of history

Recent trend

Rising

Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5

Variants & nicknames

NaserNasserNassir

Famous people named Nasir

Nas / Nasir Jones (rapper)
Gamal Abdel Nasser (Egyptian president)

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About this page

Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meaning and cultural context drawn from classical sources: Lisan al-Arab, Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Qur'an and Sunnah. If you spot an error, please let us know.