Helper or supporter
Derived from the Arabic root meaning to help or support, it is often a shortened form of Nasir. In a Western context, it has gained recognition through the influence of hip-hop culture. It carries a strong, concise energy while maintaining deep linguistic roots in the Middle East.
Less common today
Nas isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,546 in 2020.
Influential American rapper and songwriter born Nasir Jones
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
