The name Yousaf appears to be a modern or stylistically adapted given name that may draw influence from multiple linguistic or cultural traditions. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓
The name Yousaf appears to be a modern or stylistically adapted given name that may draw influence from multiple linguistic or cultural traditions. In cases where a fully documented historical origin is limited or uncertain, the meaning is most responsibly connected to related root names or similar phonetic forms rather than assigning a definitive ancient etymology.
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Root name
The root form of Yousaf is
Yousaf — meaning Prophet Joseph..
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Modern usage
Yousaf remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Yousaf?
2023peak year
Today, Yousaf is rarely chosen — ranked well outside the top 1,000 (around #7269), with only about 12 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2023, 20 babies were given the name (ranked #5064 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Yousaf's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 227 babies have been registered as Yousaf since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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