Wealthy, prosperous, or easy
Derived from the Arabic root y-s-r, the name signifies ease, comfort, and prosperity. It is often associated with someone who is well-to-do or blessed with a smooth path in life. In Islamic tradition, the root word appears in the Quran to describe the ease that follows hardship.
About 18 boys were named Yaser in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization
American citizen involved in a landmark Supreme Court case
Governor of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia