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Hussain
BoyArabic· “good, handsome little one”
- Meaning
- good, handsome little one
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- hoo-SAYN
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,947
- US babies 2025
- 79
- Best rank
- #1,630 (2018)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Hussain
Hussain is an Arabic name that means “good, handsome little one”.
Hussain is an Arabic name meaning good or handsome little one, a diminutive of Hasan, which means good or beautiful. The name carries great significance in Islam through Husayn ibn Ali, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed at the Battle of Karbala in 680. His death is commemorated each year during Muharram, especially by Shia Muslims, on the day of Ashura. The name is used widely across the Arab world, Iran, South Asia and beyond. It is said hoo-SAYN. Spellings include Hussein, Husain and Hüseyin.
Other spellings with the same sound: Hussein.
Popularity over time
Hussain first appears in US Social Security records in 1978. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,630 in 2018, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 101 were named Hussain. In 2025, 79 babies were named Hussain, and it ranked #1,947 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #4,280 in 1980, #2,884 in 2000, #2,220 in 2010, and #1,947 in 2025. Of the 2,069 US boys named Hussain since records began, 38% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 525 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Bennet, Akai, Suleiman, Jahari, and Ignatius.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Hussain ranked highest in Michigan, New Jersey, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | #740 | 10 |
| New Jersey | #864 | 7 |
| New York | #1075 | 11 |
| Illinois | #1187 | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | #1314 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Hussain is usually pronounced hoo-SAYN, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with H and ends in “-in”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Hussein.
Middle names for Hussain
A few middle names that flow with Hussain: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Hussain
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hussain mean?
Hussain is an Arabic name that means “good, handsome little one”.
What is the origin of the name Hussain?
Hussain has Arabic roots. Hussain is an Arabic name meaning good or handsome little one, a diminutive of Hasan, which means good or beautiful.
Is Hussain a popular name?
Not especially. Hussain ranked #1,947 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Hussain a boy or girl name?
Hussain is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Hussain?
Hussain is usually pronounced hoo-SAYN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings