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Qusai

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Qusai

Pronounced koo-SY /kuˈsaɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic Qusayy, 'distant; faraway' — the name of Qusayy ibn Kilab, a revered ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad; we note the honored ancestorLow

In 30 seconds: Distant; faraway: Qusai is Arabic 'distant'. Crisp, dignified, and warm (said 'koo-SY').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic Qusayy, 'distant; faraway' — the name of Qusayy ibn Kilab, a revered ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad; we note the honored ancestor
U.S. rank (2024)#7130 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 238

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519952024

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

Qusai comes from Arabic Qusayy, 'distant; faraway' — the name of Qusayy ibn Kilab, a revered ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad and a leader of the Quraysh (we note the honored ancestor). A crisp, dignified name (said 'koo-SY').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, distant-and-faraway at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Qusayy means 'distant; faraway' in Arabic — the name of Qusayy ibn Kilab, a revered ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad — Qusai is a spelling, crisp and dignified (we note the honored ancestor; said 'koo-SY').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Qusayy — honored ancestor noted

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Qusai mean?

Qusai is Arabic for 'distant; faraway' (Qusayy, an ancestor of the Prophet). We note the honored ancestor.

How do you pronounce Qusai?

It's said koo-SY /kuˈsaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Qusai a boy or girl name?

Qusai is a boy's name.

How popular is Qusai?

Qusai is a rare name in the U.S.

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