boy's name
Husayn
hoo-SAYN (Arabic)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 582
Husayn is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 31 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Husayn is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2021, when 19 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 29,275 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1999.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Husayn Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 119 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 105 |
How Popular Is Husayn?
In 2025, Husayn was given to 18 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Husayn Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Husayn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Husayn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Husayn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Husayn
- Arabic hoo-SAYN
Sibling Names for Husayn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Husayn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Husayn
How popular is the name Husayn?
In 2025, Husayn was given to 18 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Husayn a girl's or a boy's name?
Husayn is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Husayn?
Husayn has 2 syllables.
When was Husayn most popular?
Husayn peaked in 2021, when 19 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Husayn a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Husayn currently ranks #1,490 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.