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1990

First Year

2024

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#5723

Peak Rank

133

Total Count

19

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Awais

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Awais or Owais is an Arabic given name, meaning 'gifted' or 'bestowed'. It was the name of one of Prophet Muhammad's companions Uways al-Qarani.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awais) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awais)

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## The Story of Awais

Awais first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1990, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 12 Awaiss were born — ranking #5,723 that year. As of 2026, Awais ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 133 Awaiss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Awais

Phonetically similar names — useful when Awais is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Away
* Aweigh
* Awai
* [Awo](/awo)
* Iway
* Awake
* Await
* Allay
* Asay
* [Alay](/alay)
* Allais
* Alais

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Awais

What does the name Awais mean?

Awais or Owais is an Arabic given name, meaning 'gifted' or 'bestowed'. It was the name of one of Prophet Muhammad's companions Uways al-Qarani.

How popular is Awais in 2026?

In 2026, Awais ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Awais most popular?

Awais reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #5,723 that year with 12 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Awais most popular?

Awais has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Awais.

Is Awais a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Awais is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Awais?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Awais include Garrit, Segundo, Dartanion. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Awais 

Awais is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 133 births in the dataset. Awais's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #5,723\. Use the chart and map above to compare Awais's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2002 → ](/year/2002)
* [ Names of the 2000s → ](/decade/2000s)
* [ Names starting with "A" → ](/letter/a)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.