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Hasaan

hah-SAHN · Handsome, good, or beautiful; also interpreted as benefactor or doer of good.

2025 rank (boys)
#9,714
Babies named in 2025
7
Peak popularity
1997
2025 frequency
1 in 244,011 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 1997

Declining since 1997, #9,714 for boys today.

Popularity of Hasaan since 1971

Babies named Hasaan per year in U.S. Social Security records.

91726198020002020Most births 1997Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1970s57
1980s77
1990s169
2000s153
2010s98
2020s59

Meaning & origin

Hasaan is a rare Arabic name in the United States, first recorded in 1971. Its popularity peaked in 1997, but since then its usage has fallen, reflecting a broader trend of declining interest in this particular variant. In 2025, the name ranked 9,714th and was given to just 1 in approximately 244,011 boys. The name is closely related to the more common Hasan and Hassan, all deriving from the Arabic root for goodness and beauty. Hasaan remains a distinctive choice, carrying strong cultural and familial ties for Muslim families, especially those of South Asian or Middle Eastern descent.

Hasaan is an Arabic name derived from the root ḥ-s-n, which carries the sense of goodness, beauty, and excellence. It is related to the more common Hasan (spelled with a single 's'), a name borne by the grandsons of the Prophet Muhammad and widely used throughout the Muslim world. The double-s spelling Hasaan is a less frequent variant that has seen occasional use in English-speaking countries, particularly among families of South Asian or Middle Eastern heritage.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Hass, Sunny

Variants: Hasan, Hassan, Houssam

Sibling names for Hasaan

Names that share Hasaan's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aisha, Layla, Zara, Noor, Fatima

Brothers: Hussein, Ali, Omar, Yusuf, Ibrahim

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Hasaan mean?
Hasaan means 'handsome,' 'good,' or 'beautiful' in Arabic, and it also conveys the idea of a benefactor or one who does good deeds.
How popular is the name Hasaan?
Hasaan is quite rare in the United States. In 2025, it ranked 9,714th, with an estimated 1 in 244,011 boys given that name. Its peak popularity came in 1997.
Is Hasaan a boy's name or a girl's name?
Hasaan is used almost exclusively as a boy's name.