Husayn

Husayn - A very unique male name

Husayn appeared on the charts for the first time in 2016 on position #3983. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Husayn and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Husayn? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Husayn. The baby boy name Husayn was given to 12 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2933 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 122,190 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Husayn peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 2933.

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Husayn is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Husayn is currently topping the baby name charts in Michigan at position #1,173 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,169.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Husayn is where you live.

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Husayn origin and meaning

Arabic

Little Hasan, good and handsome — the diminutive of Hasan, from hasan, good and beautiful

Husayn is an Arabic boys' name, the diminutive of Hasan, meaning good and handsome, and one of the most important names in Islamic tradition as the name of the Prophet's grandson. The diminutive formation is well attested in Arabic. Its American use follows Muslim families.

Attested etymology

Husayn is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Husayn, pop culture references for the name Husayn and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Husayn

We've found the following names that sound similar to Husayn, sorted by popularity.

Hassan / Hakeem / Hasan / Hussein / Hagen / Hakim / Hussain / Hashim / Hazen / Hasani /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Husayn

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Husayn a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Husayn?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

hoo-SAYN · /huːˈseɪn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Hussein — The more common transliteration of the same name.
• Hussain — Another transliteration spelling.

Famous bearers

• Husayn ibn Ali — Grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, revered in Islam (626–680) Historical

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A deeply traditional Arabic name, the diminutive of Hasan, with major religious significance.

Worth knowing

• Transliteration variants Hussein and Hussain are far more common in English.