Qais
Every Qais since 1999 — 467 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Qais
Qais is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,922 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 467 American babies have been named Qais. Its peak came in 2025, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Qais stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Qais year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | #2,922 |
| 2024 | 37 | #3,261 |
| 2023 | 30 | #3,780 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3,674 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4,098 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4,242 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,872 |
| 2018 | 30 | #3,681 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,068 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4,283 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,515 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,215 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4,150 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,816 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,612 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,966 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,349 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,744 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,617 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,520 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,868 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,991 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,534 |
| 2002 | 5 | #12,026 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Qais in 2025?
Qais ranked #2,922 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Qais?
467 babies have been named Qais in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Qais most popular?
Qais peaked in 2025, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Qais a boy or girl name?
Qais is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Qais rising or falling?
Qais is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.