Ihsan is of Arabic origin, meaning 'benevolence' or 'kindness'. It is derived from the root verb 'hasana', which signifies 'to do good' or 'to be kind'. Ihsan is often used as a given name for boys and occasionally for girls. It appears in various forms across different cultures, such as Hasan in Turkish and Hasin in Bengali.
The name Ihsan experienced a significant increase in popularity over the decades, with the number of births varying greatly each year. From just 5 births in some years like 1981 and 1992, it peaked at 37 births in 2023, indicating a substantial rise in its usage as a baby name in recent times.