Ismail vs Yasir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ismail

Boy #1,230 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will hear, heard by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Turkish African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,230
Total SSA Count
163
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ismo, Isi, Mael

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Yasir

Boy #1,107 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperous, wealthy"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Pakistani Turkish African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,107
Total SSA Count
193
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yas

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ismail Rank #1,230
Yasir Rank #1,107

Yasir is more popular, ranked #1107 vs #1230 for Ismail.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ismail ___

  • Ismail Ahmed
  • Ismail Hassan
  • Ismail Ibrahim
  • Ismail Yusuf
  • Ismail Omar
  • Ismail Ali

Yasir ___

  • Yasir Ali
  • Yasir Hassan
  • Yasir Omar
  • Yasir Ibrahim
  • Yasir Khalid
  • Yasir Kareem

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ismail

Fatima Ibrahim Maryam Yusuf Zainab

If you choose Yasir

Zaid Omar Fatima Amira Hassan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ismail or Yasir more popular?

Yasir is more popular, ranked #1107 compared to Ismail at #1230 in the United States.

What do Ismail and Yasir mean?

Ismail means "God will hear, heard by God" (Hebrew origin). Yasir means "prosperous, wealthy" (Arabic origin).

Are Ismail and Yasir boy or girl names?

Ismail is primarily a boy name. Yasir is primarily a boy name.

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