Alhussein
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 6 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 9 letters and three syllables, Alhussein is a longer name that carries presence on a page and formality in full, while likely inviting a natural nickname in daily life. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 2024, with 6 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #10963, Alhussein is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Alhussein ranks #10963 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Alhussein is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a compound of the Arabic definite article al- and Hussein — from the Arabic ḥusayn, a diminutive of ḥasan, meaning 'good' or 'handsome.' Imam Hussein ibn Ali, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is one of the most revered figures in Shia Islam.
Alhussein carries the full honorific weight of one of Islam's most beloved martyrs — his sacrifice at Karbala is remembered annually at Ashura, and his name is spoken with reverence across the Muslim world.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Alhussein's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Alhussein follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Alhussein's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Alhussein has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2024.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | #10963 | — |
The Story of Alhussein
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Alhussein is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Alhussein are most likely born between 2024 and 2024.
How rare is Alhussein?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Alhussein — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2024, peaked in the 2020s with 6 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2024–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #10963 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2024–2024