Girl Name
Yusra
Yusra is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Yusra is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Yusra often also consider Yajaira.
Yusra meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Yusra has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Yusra as Y·U·S·R·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Yusra is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Yusra variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Yusraa, Yusrae, Yusray, Yusr.
- Nicknames: Yus and Y.
- Middle names: Pair Yusra with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Yusra middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Yajaira, Yadira, Yanira, Yusuf, Yusef — full picks on the sibling names for Yusra guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Yusra? Browse our names like Yusra guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Yusra
What does the name Yusra mean?
Yusra has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Yusra?
The exact origin of Yusra is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Yusra?
Yusra has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Yusra a boy's or girl's name?
Yusra is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Yusra in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Yusra sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Yusra?
Names that share Yusra's sound and style include Yajaira, Yadira, Yanira, Yusuf, Yusef.
What middle names pair well with Yusra?
Good middle-name fits for Yusra pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Yusra is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Yusra is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Yusra?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Yusra share its rhythm without rhyming — Yajaira, Yadira, Yanira all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.