Small, handsome one; good; beautiful
Husayn is an Arabic diminutive of the name Hasan, literally translating to 'little Hasan' or 'small handsome one.' It carries deep spiritual and historical significance in Islamic culture, particularly as the name of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson.
Less common today
Husayn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,616 in 2025.
Grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and a central figure in Shia Islam
Timurid ruler of Herat and a patron of the arts
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
