Yacine
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Yacine is an Arabic name meaning “Quranic verse”. It is a common name, predominantly used for boys, with 94.46% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Yacine
Yacine is an Arabic name derived from the letters Ya-Seen, which appear as the opening verses of the 36th chapter of the Quran. While the specific linguistic definition of these letters remains a subject of theological debate, they are traditionally interpreted as a reference to the Prophet Muhammad. The name gained widespread usage throughout the Islamic world as a way to honor these sacred scriptural elements. It carries deep cultural and religious significance within the communities that employ it.
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Gender Usage of the Name Yacine
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Yacine is predominantly used as a name for boys. Approximately 94.46% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Yacine
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Yacine is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 222K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 8.6K births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Yacine ranked #2,377 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #2,314 in 2024 — a drop of 63 places. Yacine shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,032 in 1995. Its lowest recorded position was #2,649 in 1981. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -934 places (from #1,443 to #2,377).
Name StyleMethodology
Yacine is classified as Classic Boy Names because it appears in 40% of available years and remains active today, averaging 22 births per year after a historical peak in 2013.Characteristics of the Name Yacine
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- Y — Boy Names Starting with Y
- Ends with
- e — Boy Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Yacine is a two-syllable name with a stress on the first syllable, providing a sharp and grounded sound. It is derived directly from the Quranic Sura Ya-Sin, which holds significant sacred status in Islamic tradition. This provenance creates a distinct Mystical & Ancient aesthetic.
Middle Names For Yacine
Middle name suggestions for YacineMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Yacine is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “d”.
Examples: Yacine David · Yacine Devon · Yacine Dylan · Yacine Derek · Yacine Dewey. View all 140 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Yacine
Sound Like Yacine Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Yaseen · Yasin · Yassin · View all 32 names
Spelled Like Yacine Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Yacin · Yasine
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Eugene · Yusuf · Ewan · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Anthony · Timothy · Jeffrey · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Elijah · Nathaniel · Sebastian · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Yacine in ASL
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