Yasina
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "prosperous" or "wealthy".
Name Census estimates that about 97 living Americans carry the first name Yasina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yasina today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yasina births was 2024 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yasina. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yasina. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
97
~ 1 in 3,533,550 Americans
Peak year
2024
22 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,763
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Yasina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yasina from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 69 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yasina by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Yasina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yasinas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Yasina, while Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yasina
The name Yasina has its origins in the Persian language, tracing back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Persian word "yasmin," which means "jasmine," a fragrant flower native to parts of Asia. The name is also associated with the Arabic root word "yaseen," which holds religious significance in Islam.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yasina can be found in the chronicles of the Safavid Empire, which ruled over Persia (modern-day Iran) from the 16th to the 18th century. During this time, Yasina was a popular name among the noble and aristocratic classes of Persian society.
In Islamic tradition, the name Yasina is linked to the 36th chapter of the Quran, known as Surah Yaseen. This chapter is considered particularly important and is often recited during times of distress or for spiritual guidance. As a result, the name Yasina has been bestowed upon many Muslim children throughout history.
Notable historical figures with the name Yasina include:
1. Yasina Beg (1474-1542), a renowned Persian calligrapher and artist who served under the Safavid ruler Shah Ismail I.
2. Yasina Khanum (1768-1847), a influential poet and scholar from the Mughal Empire in South Asia.
3. Yasina al-Isfahani (1005-1085), an esteemed Arabic poet and literary figure from Isfahan, Persia.
4. Yasina Begum (1858-1924), a prominent activist and educator who advocated for women's rights and education in British India.
5. Yasina Sultana (1920-2001), a celebrated Bangladeshi novelist and playwright known for her contributions to the Bengali literary canon.
Throughout the centuries, the name Yasina has transcended cultural and geographic boundaries, gaining popularity among various ethnic and religious communities across the Middle East, South Asia, and Central Asia. Its melodic sound and rich historical associations have made it a cherished choice for parents seeking a name with deep cultural significance and beauty.
People
Yasina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yasina as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yasina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yasina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 97 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yasina going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,533,550 US residents.
Is Yasina a common name?
We classify Yasina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 98 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yasina most popular?
The single biggest year for Yasina was 2024, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yasina is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yasina in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yasina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yasina in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Yasina still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yasina in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yasina can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Yasina?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Yasina at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.