Husai
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my salvation".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Husai. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Husai today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Husai births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Husai. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Husai. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#12,024
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Husai: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Husai by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Husai during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Husai
The name Husai is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Biblical name Hushai, which means "quick" or "hasty." This name first appeared in the Old Testament of the Bible, where it was borne by a faithful supporter of King David during the rebellion of his son Absalom.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Husai can be found in the Book of Samuel, which recounts the life and reign of King David. Hushai the Archite, a wise and trusted counselor, played a pivotal role in foiling Absalom's plot against his father by providing David with valuable intelligence and advice.
Throughout history, the name Husai has been associated with loyalty, wisdom, and strategic thinking, owing to the heroic actions of the biblical figure. It has been adopted by individuals across various cultures and religions, although it remains relatively uncommon.
One notable bearer of the name was Husai ibn Bahtri, a 9th-century Arab poet and philosopher from Persia. Born in 806 CE, he was renowned for his poetic prowess and served as a court poet under the Abbasid Caliphate.
Another individual with this name was Husai ibn Shahab al-Lakhmi, a 7th-century Arab general who played a crucial role in the Muslim conquest of Persia. He was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and participated in several significant battles during the early Islamic era.
In the 16th century, Husai ibn Ali al-Qurashi was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from Arabia. He authored several works on Islamic jurisprudence and was highly respected for his knowledge and piety.
The name Husai also appears in the annals of Indian history, with Husai Khan being a notable figure from the Mughal Empire in the 17th century. He served as a military commander under the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb and was instrumental in several military campaigns.
Another individual of note was Husai Effendi, a 19th-century Ottoman statesman and diplomat. Born in 1803, he served as the Ottoman Ambassador to France and played a significant role in diplomatic relations between the Ottoman Empire and European powers.
People
Husai + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Husai as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Husai: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Husai?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Husai going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Husai a common name?
We classify Husai as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Husai most popular?
The single biggest year for Husai was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Husai is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Husai in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Husai a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Husai in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Husai still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Husai in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Husai can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Husai?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.