Ihsan
Ihsan is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Excellence, perfection, or act of kindness.
Origin and history
Ihsan is a given name of Arabic origin that signifies perfection, excellence, or benevolence. While historically used across Islamic cultures for both men and women, it is primarily given to boys in the United States. Its usage in the U.S. has seen a modest rise in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
655 babies in the United States have been named Ihsan since 1880. It ranks #4021 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1746.
States where it is most popular
- NY (51.8 %)
- IL (17.9 %)
- GA (12.5 %)
- PA (8.9 %)
- WA (8.9 %)
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 | 37 |
| 1980-1990 | 24 |
| 1990-2000 | 32 |
| 2000-2010 | 142 |
| 2010-2019 | 239 |
| 2020-2029 | 181 |
Famous people named Ihsan
- Ihsan Abdel Quddous: Novelist, Journalist
Fun facts
- In Islamic theology, Ihsan is one of the three dimensions of the religion, alongside Islam and Iman.
- Although predominantly used for boys in recent U.S. birth data, Ihsan is traditionally a gender-neutral name in the Arabic-speaking world.