NAME PROFILE
Yusef
Yusef is a variation of the Hebrew name Joseph, meaning 'God will add' or 'God increases.' It represents a sense of growth, abundance, and divine favor. The name evokes qualities of leadership, wisdom, and resilience, often associated with individuals who inspire and uplift others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,116 |
| Gender | Male (48% / 52%) |
| Peak year | 2007 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1964 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Arabic, Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 33%CA — 28%NJ — 21%PA — 10%FL — 9%
Notable People
Yusef Lateef (Jazz musician and composer) · Yusef Komunyakaa (Pulitzer Prize-winning poet) · Yusef Abdur-Rahman (Civil rights activist) · Yusef Islam (formerly Cat Stevens, musician and philanthropist) · Yusef Nur (Somali poet and writer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
YusYusuf
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