Yusra
Every Yusra since 1982 — 2,859 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yusra
Yusra is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,021 in 2025 with 246 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 2,859 American babies have been named Yusra. Its peak came in 2024, when 273 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yusra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yusra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 246 | #1,021 |
| 2024 | 273 | #959 |
| 2023 | 201 | #1,198 |
| 2022 | 220 | #1,119 |
| 2021 | 164 | #1,353 |
| 2020 | 163 | #1,351 |
| 2019 | 154 | #1,445 |
| 2018 | 129 | #1,649 |
| 2017 | 122 | #1,743 |
| 2016 | 124 | #1,718 |
| 2015 | 105 | #1,936 |
| 2014 | 77 | #2,389 |
| 2013 | 68 | #2,624 |
| 2012 | 61 | #2,864 |
| 2011 | 59 | #2,943 |
| 2010 | 78 | #2,426 |
| 2009 | 61 | #2,891 |
| 2008 | 55 | #3,119 |
| 2007 | 50 | #3,373 |
| 2006 | 45 | #3,562 |
| 2005 | 46 | #3,363 |
| 2004 | 43 | #3,489 |
| 2003 | 42 | #3,471 |
| 2002 | 35 | #3,808 |
| 2001 | 42 | #3,315 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,147 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,544 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,672 |
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Famous people named Yusra
- Yusra Mardini Politician · b. 1998
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yusra in 2025?
Yusra ranked #1,021 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 246 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yusra?
2,859 babies have been named Yusra in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yusra most popular?
Yusra peaked in 2024, when 273 newborns received the name.
Is Yusra a boy or girl name?
Yusra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yusra rising or falling?
Yusra is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yusra?
Well-known people named Yusra include Yusra Mardini (politician).