Qusay

Qusay - A very unique male name

Qusay appeared on the charts for the first time in 2018 on position #4160. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Qusay and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Qusay? 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 Qusay. The baby boy name Qusay was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4222 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Qusay peaked in popularity 8 years ago in 2018 on position 4160.

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Qusay is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Qusay is currently topping the baby name charts in Michigan at position #1,226 - and is the least popular in Michigan at position #1,226.

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 Qusay is where you live.

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Qusay origin and meaning

Arabic

Uncertain — an old Arabic name, borne by an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad, whose derivation, sometimes linked to a word for distance, is not settled

Qusay, more fully Qusayy, is a pre-Islamic Arabic name known from Qusayy ibn Kilab, the ancestor who united the Quraysh in Mecca. Its deeper meaning is debated. In modern memory the spelling is also carried by Qusay Hussein, listed and flagged here rather than hidden.

Origin uncertain

Qusay is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Qusay

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

Quoc / Qais / Qusai / Quy / Que /

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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 Qusay

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 Qusay 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 Qusay?

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

koo-SY · /kʊˈsaɪ/

Around the world

• Qusayy (Arabic) — The fuller Arabic form of the same name

Spellings and nicknames

• Qusayy — The fuller transliteration of the same Arabic name

Famous bearers

• Qusay Hussein — Second son of Saddam Hussein, killed by US forces in Mosul in 2003; a dominant modern association for this spelling, listed and flagged for that reason (1966–2003) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Qusay within Arabic naming tradition, for the early Meccan namesake rather than the modern one.

Worth knowing

• For many people outside that tradition, the first association will be Qusay Hussein — expect the name to carry that weight.