Jasir is an Arabic name that means "bold" or "brave", from the root jasara, to dare. In the United States it is used by Muslim families and also by African-American parents who like its kinship with Nasir and Jabari. Jasir ranked number 4471 in 2000, climbed to its best position at number 1336 in 2021 and stands at number 1950 in 2025.