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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Owais — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Owain|Owen
ArabicBoy↓ Fading

Owais

OH-wice · 2 syllables

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#3566
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#3566
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 17
Peak rank
#3097 in 2023
5yr change
-469 ranks
Birth frequency
8.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3566 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Arabic boy names
Owais

Popularity score: 17  ·  SSA Rank: #3566

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-469 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
8 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ArabicIslamicReligiousStrongBoy2-syllableMiddle EasternRareSpiritual
Character
faithful devotionspiritual awarenessrighteous characterhumble strengthsincere faith
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Owaiss

athleticdeterminedcompetitivededicatedpious
STRONG
High confidence

Owais is an Arabic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #3566 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -469 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#3566 · very rare
Owais at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic 'Uwais, possibly meaning 'wolf' or related to strength and courage. A revered Islamic name associated with spiritual devotion.
Language root:Arabic
Peak rank:#3097 in 2023
5yr change:-469 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Owais Khan
Pakistani cricketer
Owais Al-Qarni
Islamic scholar
Similar Sound
AmirOmarOdinOwen◈Oman
Similar Style
KarimMalikHassanJamalRashid
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Owais
AmirZain◈LaylaNoor◈HassanLeila
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Owais · Overview
Summary

Owais is an Arabic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #3566 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Religious · Strong character
Owais carries a bold, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 469 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
owais.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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