Perfection, excellence, or charity
In Islamic tradition, Ihsan represents the highest level of faith, referring to the spiritual excellence of worshipping God as if you see Him. It also carries the practical meaning of doing good deeds and showing kindness to others.
Less common today
Ihsan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,903 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Influential Egyptian novelist and journalist
Acclaimed Turkish novelist and academic
Former Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs