Distant or far away
Derived from the Arabic root 'q-s-y', meaning distant or remote. Historically, it is a significant name in Islamic tradition, as Qusai ibn Kilab was a prominent ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad who united the Quraysh tribe in Mecca.
Less common today
Qusai isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,055 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
5th-century leader of the Quraysh tribe and ancestor of Muhammad
Prominent Syrian actor
