Husaina
A feminine Arabic name meaning "small fort" or "small beauty".
Name Census estimates that about 45 living Americans carry the first name Husaina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Husaina today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Husaina births was 2024 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Husaina. 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 Husaina. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
45
~ 1 in 7,616,763 Americans
Peak year
2024
13 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,104
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Husaina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Husaina from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 27 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Husaina 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 Husaina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Husainas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Husaina
The name Husaina is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "Husayn," which means "good" or "beautiful." It is a feminine form of the male name Husain or Hussain. The name has been in use since ancient times, particularly in the Middle East and parts of South Asia.
In Islamic tradition, the name Husaina holds significant importance as it is associated with Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the most revered figures in Shia Islam. Husayn ibn Ali was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE, and his sacrifice is commemorated annually during the Muharram mourning rituals.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Husaina can be found in the hadiths (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) and historical accounts of the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates. The name gained widespread popularity among Muslims, particularly in regions with significant Shia populations, such as Iran, Iraq, and parts of the Indian subcontinent.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Husaina. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Husaina bint Jafar (766-816 CE), a renowned scholar and poetess from the Abbasid era. Another prominent figure was Husaina Banu Begum (1631-1675 CE), a powerful Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Shah Jahan.
Other notable individuals with the name Husaina include Husaina Ismail (1958-2009), an Omani writer and activist who campaigned for women's rights, and Husaina Rahman (1918-2010), a Bangladeshi educator and social worker who played a crucial role in the Bengali Language Movement.
Additionally, the name Husaina has been associated with several literary and artistic figures, such as Husaina Mardanly (1869-1920), an Azerbaijani poet and playwright, and Husaina Akram (1916-1997), a renowned Pakistani painter and artist.
While the name Husaina has its roots in Arabic and Islamic tradition, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained recognition globally. The name continues to be popular among Muslim communities, particularly in the Middle East, South Asia, and parts of Africa, where it is often bestowed as a symbol of reverence and a connection to the rich cultural heritage.
People
Husaina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Husaina as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Husaina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Husaina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 45 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Husaina 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 7,616,763 US residents.
Is Husaina a common name?
We classify Husaina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 52.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 45 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Husaina most popular?
The single biggest year for Husaina was 2024, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Husaina is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Husaina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Husaina in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.