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Husain

♂ Boy

Pronounced hoo-SAYN /huˈseɪn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Husayn/Hussein — from Arabic, a diminutive of Hasan, 'good, handsome, beautiful'Medium

In 30 seconds: Good; handsome; beautiful: Husain spells Husayn — 'good; handsome'. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'hoo-SAYN').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of Husayn/Hussein — from Arabic, a diminutive of Hasan, 'good, handsome, beautiful'
U.S. rank (2024)#6264 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 404

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119792024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Husain is a spelling of Husayn/Hussein — from Arabic, a diminutive of Hasan, 'good, handsome, beautiful'. The name honors Husayn ibn Ali, the revered grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. A crisp, devout name across the Muslim world (said 'hoo-SAYN'; nickname Hus).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare in this spelling, good-and-handsome at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Husayn means 'good, handsome, beautiful' in Arabic (a diminutive of Hasan) — borne by the revered grandson of the Prophet Muhammad — Husain is a spelling, crisp and devout (said 'hoo-SAYN').
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Husayn — root etymology

Variations

HusseinHusaynHussain

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Husain mean?

Husain spells Husayn — Arabic 'good, handsome, beautiful' (a diminutive of Hasan).

How do you pronounce Husain?

It's said hoo-SAYN /huˈseɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Husain a boy or girl name?

Husain is a boy's name.

How popular is Husain?

Husain is a rare name in the U.S.

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