Husain
Meaninglittle handsome one · Arabic
Husain is an Arabic boy name meaning “little handsome one”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Word funHusain doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- GenerationHusain peaked in 1983, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Husain you'd meet today is about 42 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Husains too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Husain would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 212,766 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHusain first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
US births per million boys, 1979–2025
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About the name Husain
Husain is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “little handsome one”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Husain
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Husain
What does the name Husain mean?
Husain means “little handsome one” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Beau (“handsome”), Kenneth (“handsome”), Hassan (“handsome, good”) and Bellamy (“handsome friend”).
What is the origin of the name Husain?
Husain is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Husain a boy or girl name?
Husain is a boy name. In 2025, 8 US boys were named Husain.
How popular is the name Husain?
Husain ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1983, when it reached #2,912. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,408 places.
What names are similar to Husain?
If you like Husain, you might also like Hussain, Beau, Kenneth, Hassan and Bellamy. Hussain is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Husain?
Husain is an Arabic boy name meaning “little handsome one”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.