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Husayn

♂ Boy

Pronounced hoo-SAYN /huˈseɪn/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic husayn, a diminutive of hasan, 'good, handsome, beautiful' — a revered grandson of the ProphetHigh

In 30 seconds: Good and handsome: Husayn is Arabic for 'beautiful, good' — borne by the Prophet's beloved grandson. Revered, dignified, and warm.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic husayn, a diminutive of hasan, 'good, handsome, beautiful' — a revered grandson of the Prophet
U.S. rank (2025)#3605 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 217

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519852025

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

Husayn comes from Arabic husayn, a diminutive of hasan, 'good, handsome, beautiful'. Borne by Husayn ibn Ali, the Prophet's revered grandson (central to Shia Islam), it's a deeply honored name.

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

Did you know? Husayn (Hussein) was the Prophet Muhammad's beloved grandson, deeply honored across Islam — his name is a diminutive of Hasan, 'good, handsome, beautiful'.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Husayn — etymology

Variations

HusseinHussainHosein

Nicknames

Hus

Famous Bearers

  • ★Husayn ibn Ali (626-680)
    grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and central figure in Shia Islam martyred at the Battle of Karbala

If you like Husayn…

Hassan— the brother-name 'good'
Hussein— a fellow spelling
Ali— their father, a revered name
Hasan— the root name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Husayn mean?

Husayn is Arabic for 'good, handsome, beautiful' (a diminutive of Hasan).

How do you pronounce Husayn?

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

Is Husayn a boy or girl name?

Husayn is a boy's name.

How popular is Husayn?

Husayn is a rare name in the U.S.

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