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Yousef
OriginPersian variation of Yusuf, Arabic
Meaning"God increases"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#745
2025 SSA
About Yousef
While Yusuf is the more popular Arabic form of Joseph, Yousef is the Persian variant and is sometimes used as an Arabic transcription. Currently in the Top 500 in the UK and the Top 1000 in the US, it is still a familiar choice.
In the Quran, Yusuf had the gift of prophecy via dreams and his account is said to be one of the most detailed given.
Yousef is also given to girls.
Pronounced yoo-SEF.
As of October 2026, Yousef ranked #18061 in US births in 2018 SSA.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #765 | 307 | 159.8 |
| 2015 | #789 | 296 | 154.4 |
| 2016 | #775 | 309 | 162.8 |
| 2017 | #725 | 330 | 178.3 |
| 2018 | #792 | 286 | 157.5 |
| 2019 | #762 | 312 | 173.9 |
| 2020 | #865 | 262 | 151.8 |
| 2021 | #896 | 257 | 146.9 |
| 2022 | #906 | 255 | 146 |
| 2023 | #825 | 297 | 173.6 |
| 2024 | #766 | 331 | 192.1 |
| 2025 | #745 | 349 | 204.3 |
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