Hussain
Hussain is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Good, handsome, or beautiful.
Origin and history
Hussain is an Arabic male name that serves as a diminutive form of Hasan, meaning 'good', 'handsome', or 'beautiful'. It carries deep historical significance in Islamic tradition due to Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. In the United States, it is a well-established traditional choice among Muslim families and has seen steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,069 babies in the United States have been named Hussain since 1880. It ranks #2840 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1413.
States where it is most popular
- NY (25.1 %)
- MI (21.2 %)
- TX (17.8 %)
- CA (12.5 %)
- IL (9.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 8 |
| 1980-1990 | 140 |
| 1990-2000 | 213 |
| 2000-2010 | 401 |
| 2010-2019 | 782 |
| 2020-2029 | 525 |
Famous people named Hussain
- Hussain Al Jassmi: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- The name famously belonged to Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.
- Etymologically, Hussain originates as a affectionate diminutive form of the Arabic name Hasan.