Distant or far away
Qusay is an ancient Arabic name derived from the word 'qasi', which means distant or far. In Islamic history, it is a significant name as Qusay ibn Kilab was a prominent ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad and is credited with consolidating the Quraysh tribe in Mecca.
Less common today
Qusay isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,509 in 2017.
5th-century leader of the Quraysh tribe and ancestor of Muhammad
Iraqi professional footballer and midfielder
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
