Yousef
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God will add, he will increase
Origin: Arabic
Popularity: Ranked #745 in 2025 with 349 babies born.
History: Yousef surged in the 2020s as an Arabic form of Joseph. The name carries Quranic significance — Yusuf has an entire chapter (surah) dedicated to him. Yousef represents the Islamic naming tradition honoring one of the most important prophets.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Yousef? About 1 in 9,537 babies born in 2025 were named Yousef, or roughly 1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Yousef
What does the name Yousef mean?
Yousef means “God will add, he will increase” from Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Yousef?
Yousef has Arabic origin. The traditional meaning is “God will add, he will increase”.
How popular is Yousef?
Yousef ranked #744 in 2025 — given to 349 babies that year.
When was Yousef most popular?
Yousef peaked in 2025 with 349 babies registered that year.
Is Yousef a boy or girl name?
Yousef is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Yousefs in registered births are male.
Is the name Yousef rising or falling in popularity?
Yousef has risen 120 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #864 in 2020 to #744 in 2025.
How long has Yousef been recorded?
Yousef appears in birth records across 52 years — from 1970 through 2025.