Hussain Boy

Popularity: #823 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationhoo-SAYN / /huːˈseɪn/

Arabic; Persian

Meaning

Arabic: handsome; Persian: good

Historical & Cultural Background

Hussain is a significant name in Islamic culture, particularly among Shia Muslims, as it is associated with Hussain ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. He is revered for his role in the Battle of Karbala, which is a pivotal event in Islamic history. The name symbolizes bravery, sacrifice, and moral integrity. It is commonly used in various forms across the Muslim world.

Trend Summary

The name Hussain has maintained a steady presence in various cultures, particularly in Muslim communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Hussein
  • Husayn

International Variants

  • Husayn (Arabic)
  • Hussein (French)
  • Husein (Bosnian)
  • Husain (Urdu)

Famous people named Hussain

Hussain ibn Ali was a prominent figure in Islamic history, known for his leadership and martyrdom at the Battle of Karbala.

Fictional characters named Hussain

Hussain is a character in the historical drama 'The Message,' which depicts the life of the Prophet Muhammad.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hussain was first seen in the United States in 1978. Hussain has ranked as high as #1259 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, Michigan, Texas, California, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Hussain has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hussain (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 15
23%
CA 12
19%
TX 12
19%
IL 10
16%
VA 8
13%
MI 7
11%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19788
19809
19815
198215
198317
198415
198515
198617
198717
198818
198912
199012
199110
199212
199320
199418
199532
199627
199721
199825
199936
200031
200140
200235
200338
200444
200532
200639
200733
200854
200955
201059
201168
201260
201365
201462
201586
201693
201797
2018100
201991
202090
202180
202288
202387
2024101