Hussein
hu(s)-sein
US Popularity:3618
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Good; Handsome, beautiful
Sum up what baby is in your eyes with this sweet Arabic name. Hussein means "handsome," and is the diminutive of Hassan, which means "beautiful." This boy's name is said to have first been used by the Islamic prophet Muhammad, who named his grandson Husayn ibn Ali. A second meaning, "good," can be a reminder to baby to always be on his best behavior, and show compassion to everyone he meets.
Hussein Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Hussein is currently #3601 on The Bump
Boy:Hussein is currently #1171 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Hussein is currently #3618 in U.S. births
Boy:Hussein is currently #1128 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#3618
in 2022
- 16
from 2021
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