Yousaf Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationYOO-saf / /juːˈsɑːf/Arabic; Persian; Turkish
Meaning
God increases (Arabic); variant of Joseph (Persian, Turkish)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, Yousaf is derived from the name Yusuf, which is significant in Islamic tradition as the name of a prophet. In Persian and Turkish contexts, it is often associated with the biblical Joseph, reflecting a shared cultural heritage and reverence for the figure's virtues.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Yusuf
- Yousof
- Yousuf
International Variants
- Youssef (Arabic)
- Josef (German)
- Giuseppe (Italian)
Famous people named Yousaf
Yousaf Ali — businessman.
Fictional characters named Yousaf
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yousaf was first seen in the United States in 1993. Yousaf has ranked as high as #1356 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in New York, California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Yousaf has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yousaf (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 13 |