Qais

Qais is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “lover or firm.” In 2024 it was given to 37 boys in the United States.

Qais at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“lover or firm”

About the name Qais

Qais belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “lover or firm” — 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, Qais first appears in Social Security records in 1999. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3251 in 2024, and in 2024 37 babies received the name — 424 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Qais in US records

First recorded (US)
1999
Best US rank
#3251 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Qais in 2024
37
Total since 1880
424

Qais in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1135 in 2001
Babies named Qais in 2025
15
Total since 1996
346

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Qais mean?

Qais means “lover or firm” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Qais a boy or girl name?

Qais is a boy name. In 2024, 37 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Qais?

Qais comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Qais?

Qais first appears in US records in 1999. Its best-ever ranking was #3251 in 2024, and 37 babies were given the name in 2024.

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