Gender: Male
Pronunciation: N AE Z
Popularity Rank: #6,292
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, better known by his stage name Nas, is an American rapper. Rooted in East Coast hip hop, he is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. The son of jazz musician Olu Dara, Nas began his musical career in 1989 under the moniker "Nasty Nas", and recorded demos under the wing of fellow East Coast rapper Large Professor. Nas first guest appeared on his group, Main Source's 1991 song "Live at the Barbeque".
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on April 26, 2024
Nas may be derived from Na, a name whose meaning is Meaningful, God Name.
The name Nas is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Nas is commonly found in Algeria, Malaysia, France, and 82 more countries.
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ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N AE Z
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Nas is recorded 8,989 times globally, ranking it as the 6,292th most common name worldwide.
Nas is most prevalent in Algeria, with 1,584 occurrences, making it the 881th most popular name in the country.
In Algeria, the name Nas is found among 1 in every 840 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
Country | Rank | Frequency |
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Algeria | #881 | 1 : 840 |
Malaysia | #1,012 | 1 : 1,493 |
France | #2,131 | 1 : 1,590 |
Morocco | #1,771 | 1 : 1,378 |
Saudi Arabia | #4,505 | 1 : 4,741 |
Nigeria | #2,379 | 1 : 2,870 |
United States of America | #5,999 | 1 : 4,592 |
Tunisia | #2,073 | 1 : 1,985 |
United Kingdom | #2,773 | 1 : 1,910 |
Egypt | #10,758 | 1 : 11,764 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Nas from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, better known by his stage name Nas, is an American rapper. Rooted in East Coast hip hop, he is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. The son of jazz musician Olu Dara, Nas began his musical career in 1989 under the moniker "Nasty Nas", and recorded demos under the wing of fellow East Coast rapper Large Professor. Nas first guest appeared on his group, Main Source's 1991 song "Live at the Barbeque".
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