Ihsaan
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "doing good deeds" or "benevolence".
Name Census estimates that about 84 living Americans carry the first name Ihsaan. It is a predominantly male name (94.1% of registrations). The average person named Ihsaan today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ihsaan births was 2018 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ihsaan. 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 Ihsaan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
84
~ 1 in 4,080,409 Americans
Peak year
2018
8 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,252
Tracked since 1998
Gender
Gender distribution for Ihsaan
Ihsaan leans heavily male at 94.1% of total registrations, but 5 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Ihsaan as a male name
- Ranked #10,252 in 2024
- 7 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (8 births)
Ihsaan as a female name
- Ranked #17,231 in 2016
- 5 female births in 2016
- Peak: 2016 (5 births)
Popularity
Ihsaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ihsaan from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 35 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ihsaan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ihsaan 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 Ihsaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ihsaan
The name Ihsaan originates from the Arabic language and is derived from the root word "ihsaan," which means "excellence," "virtue," or "kindness." It has its roots in Islamic culture and teachings, where it is considered a highly revered concept.
Ihsaan is closely tied to the Islamic principle of striving for perfection in one's actions and relationship with God. It is mentioned in the Quran and hadith (sayings of Prophet Muhammad), emphasizing the importance of performing good deeds with sincerity and excellence.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ihsaan can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic golden age. It was commonly given to individuals who exhibited exemplary character and devotion to their faith.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Ihsaan was Ihsaan ibn Thabit (died 745 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from Medina. He was known for his expertise in Arabic poetry and literature and served as a tutor to the children of the Umayyad caliphs.
Another prominent figure was Ihsaan al-Naffari (1008-1088 CE), a Sufi mystic and scholar from Khurasan (modern-day Iran and Afghanistan). He was highly respected for his spiritual teachings and contributed significantly to the development of Sufi philosophy.
In the 12th century, Ihsaan al-Din ibn al-Athir (1160-1233 CE) was a prominent Arab historian and writer from Mosul (modern-day Iraq). His works, such as "Al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh" (The Complete History), are considered influential sources on Islamic history and literature.
During the Ottoman Empire, Ihsaan Bey (1604-1648) was a notable Ottoman statesman and military leader. He served as the Grand Vizier (chief advisor) to Sultan Murad IV and played a crucial role in the empire's military campaigns.
Another historical figure was Ihsaan Qadri (1917-1996), a renowned Islamic scholar and spiritual leader from India. He was the founder of the Minhaj-ul-Quran movement and contributed significantly to the promotion of Islamic education and spiritual guidance.
The name Ihsaan has been prevalent throughout the Islamic world and has been bestowed upon individuals who exemplified virtues such as kindness, excellence, and devotion to their faith. Its rich historical and cultural significance continues to resonate with Muslims around the globe.
People
Ihsaan + last name combinations
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FAQ
Ihsaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ihsaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 84 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ihsaan 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 4,080,409 US residents.
Is Ihsaan a common name?
We classify Ihsaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 85 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ihsaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Ihsaan was 2018, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ihsaan is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ihsaan a male name?
Yes, 94.1% of people registered as Ihsaan 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.
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.