Nasser

Nasser is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 34 boys in the United States.

Nasser at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nasser

Nasser belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nasser first appears in Social Security records in 1957. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2386 in 1983, and in 2024 34 babies received the name — 1,285 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nasser in US records

First recorded (US)
1957
Best US rank
#2386 in 1983
Peak year
2014
Babies named Nasser in 2024
34
Total since 1880
1,285

Nasser in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1033 in 2002
Babies named Nasser in 2025
7
Total since 1996
234

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nasser mean?

The meaning of Nasser is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nasser a boy or girl name?

Nasser is a boy name. In 2024, 34 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nasser?

Nasser comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Nasser?

Nasser first appears in US records in 1957. Its best-ever ranking was #2386 in 1983, and 34 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.