Ihsan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
94% Masculine / 6% Feminine
Meaning:
Ihsan means 'goodness' or 'excellence' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Ihsan
Ihsan is an Arabic name that means 'goodness' or 'excellence'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'ahsana', which means 'to do good' or 'to act with perfection'. In Islamic tradition, Ihsan represents the state of being in which a person worships Allah as if they see Him, and even though they cannot see Him, they recognize that He sees everything. It is a name that conveys the concept of moral righteousness, kindness, and generosity.
Popularity of the Name Ihsan
The popularity for the name Ihsan peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 32 births, which ranked number 7,853 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Ihsan had the most female births in 2021 with 9, which ranked number 10,271 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2012 with 32, which ranked number 3,369 out of 14,248 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Ihsan has declined over the last ten years from 32 births to 28 births, a decline of -12.50%. Among males, Ihsan has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 32 births to 28 births, a decline of -12.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ihsan
- 20 Year Trend of Ihsan: 250.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Ihsan: -12.50%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ihsan: -12.50%
Popularity of Ihsan by State
For males, Ihsan was most popular in Midwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in IL, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ihsan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 | 1279 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ihsan
- Total Births of Ihsan: 28 (-1.33%)
- Male Births of Ihsan: 28 (-1.33%)
Given the downward trend of Ihsan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.33% decrease in total births, for a total of 28 births in 2024. Male births for Ihsan have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 28 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.33%.