Awais Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-WAIS / /əˈweɪs/Arabic; Urdu
Meaning
gifted; intelligent
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, Awais is often associated with intelligence and is linked to the legendary figure Awais al-Qarni, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. In Urdu, the name is embraced for its positive connotations and is popular in South Asian cultures.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Awais
International Variants
- Awais (Arabic)
- Awais (Urdu)
Famous people named Awais
Awais al-Qarni — Islamic figure.
Awais Khan — Pakistani author.
Fictional characters named Awais
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Awais was first seen in the United States in 1990. Awais has ranked as high as #1278 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Awais has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Awais (2002)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2024 | 5 |