Ihsan

Ihsan is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “to do beautiful things.” In 2024 it was given to 29 boys in the United States.

Ihsan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Turkish · Persian
Meaning
“to do beautiful things”

About the name Ihsan

Ihsan belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “to do beautiful things” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ihsan first appears in Social Security records in 1974. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3245 in 2023, and in 2024 29 babies received the name — 612 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ihsan in US records

First recorded (US)
1974
Best US rank
#3245 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Ihsan in 2024
29
Total since 1880
612

Ihsan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#848 in 2009
Babies named Ihsan in 2025
17
Total since 1996
473

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ihsan mean?

Ihsan means “to do beautiful things” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ihsan a boy or girl name?

Ihsan is a boy name. In 2024, 29 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ihsan?

Ihsan comes from the Muslim & Arabic, Turkish and Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Ihsan?

Ihsan first appears in US records in 1974. Its best-ever ranking was #3245 in 2023, and 29 babies were given the name in 2024.

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