Nas, derived from the Arabic word 'Nasser,' meaning 'helper' or 'supporter,' is a popular given name of Middle Eastern origin. It gained prominence worldwide due to its association with notable figures such as Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, a 12th-century Persian polymath, and rapper Nasir 'Nas' Jones from Queens, New York.
The name Nas seems to have gained popularity over time, with a significant increase in births from the late 2010s onwards.