Declining since 2016, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Qusai since 1995
Babies named Qusai per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 160 |
| 2020s | 68 |
Meaning & origin
Qusai is a masculine Arabic name with a debated etymology, possibly meaning 'distant' or 'far-reaching,' and historically linked to a pre-Islamic ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad. In the United States, its earliest recorded use was in 1995, and it reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking 8,910 in 2025. Since 2016, its usage has been on a downward trajectory, with an estimated 1 in 213,510 newborns receiving the name in 2025. While it has not appeared among the top baby names by state, Qusai remains a distinctive choice within Arabic-speaking communities and among families seeking a name with deep historical roots.
Qusai is an Arabic name of uncertain etymology. It may stem from the Arabic root ق-ص-و (q-ṣ-w) conveying distance, or from قُصَى (quṣā) meaning 'distant' or 'remote.' The name is historically associated with Quṣayy ibn Kilāb, a pre-Islamic ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad. In modern times, it has been used across the Arabic-speaking world, particularly in the Levant and the Arabian Peninsula.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Qusay, Qussay, Kusai
Sibling names for Qusai
Names that share Qusai's style, for a brother or sister.
