Ihsan

Ihsan - A very unique male name

Ihsan appeared on the charts for the first time in 2001 on position #3598. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ihsan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ihsan? 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 Ihsan. The baby boy name Ihsan was given to 7 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3424 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ihsan peaked in popularity 14 years ago in 2012 on position 2915.

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Ihsan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ihsan is currently topping the baby name charts in Georgia at position #1,145 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,145.

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 Ihsan is where you live.

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Ihsan origin and meaning

Arabic

'Excellence, beneficence' — ihsan is the Quranic concept of doing good beautifully, worshipping as though you see God

Ihsan is a core term of Islamic spirituality, the third dimension of the faith alongside islam and iman in the famous Hadith of Gabriel. As a name it is used across the Muslim world for boys, occasionally girls. US use from 2001 is sporadic and small, peaking at eleven births in 2012.

Attested etymology

Ihsan is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Ihsan

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

Ishaan / Ishan / Izan / Isamu / Izhaan / Isom / Isami / Izaan / Ikenna / Ikeem /

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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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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Ihsan

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 Ihsan 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 Ihsan?

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

ih-HSAHN · /ɪhˈsɑːn/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Ehsan — The Persian-influenced transliteration of the same name

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2001, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

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Why parents choose it

Ihsan carries one of the most meaningful concepts in Islam in a short, dignified form.

Worth knowing

• The hs consonant cluster is unfamiliar in English; expect ih-SAHN simplifications