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Nasir is a masculine name used in Arabic and Persian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘helper’ in Arabic, from the root نصر (naṣara) meaning ‘to help, to aid’. This transcription represents two related yet distinct Arabic names: ناصر, in which the first vowel is long, and نصير, in which the second vowel is long." It ranked #487 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘helper’ in Arabic, from the root نصر (naṣara) meaning ‘to help, to aid’. This transcription represents two related yet distinct Arabic names: ناصر, in which the first vowel is long, and نصير, in which the second vowel is long. The entry lists its usage as Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Bengali and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Nasir ranked #487 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #487 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nasir mean?
Nasir means "helper", according to Behind the Name.
Is Nasir a popular name?
Nasir ranked #487 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Nasir a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Nasir appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Nasir — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
