Hussain
Meaninglittle handsome one · Arabic
Hussain 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?
- GenerationHussain peaked in 2018, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Hussain you'd meet today is about 7 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hussain would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 21,598 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHussain first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Hussains? Head to Michigan, where it's the #715 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Hussain
Hussain 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 2010s, 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 Hussain
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
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Hussain
What does the name Hussain mean?
Hussain 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 Hussain?
Hussain 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 Hussain a boy or girl name?
Hussain is a boy name. In 2025, 79 US boys were named Hussain.
How popular is the name Hussain?
Hussain ranked #1,942 for US boys in 2025, given to 79 babies. Its best year was 2018, when it reached #1,625. Over the last five years it has slipped 226 places.
What names are similar to Hussain?
If you like Hussain, you might also like Husain, Beau, Kenneth, Hassan and Bellamy. Husain is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Hussain?
Hussain 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.