Qais
Meaningpossibly firm, steadfast · Arabic
Qais is an Arabic boy name thought to mean “firm, steadfast”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Qais would score 13 points, thanks largely to the Q (worth 10).
- GenerationQais is having its moment right now. Most Qaiss are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Qais would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 39,683 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryQais first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
US births per million boys, 1999–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Qais
Qais is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “possibly firm, steadfast”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Qais
What does the name Qais mean?
Qais means “possibly firm, steadfast” and comes from Arabic. Name experts don't fully agree on its roots, so this is the most likely meaning rather than a certainty. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Hamza (“strong, steadfast”), Dhruv (“steadfast, pole star”), Constantine (“steadfast”) and Rakan (“steadfast”).
What is the origin of the name Qais?
Qais is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Qais a boy or girl name?
Qais is a boy name. In 2025, 43 US boys were named Qais.
How popular is the name Qais?
Qais ranked #2,884 for US boys in 2025, given to 43 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,257 places.
What names are similar to Qais?
If you like Qais, you might also like Hamza, Dhruv, Constantine and Rakan.
What should I know before naming my baby Qais?
Qais is an Arabic boy name thought to mean “firm, steadfast”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.