Boy · #9,631 in 2026

Waqas

Waqas is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. Notable people with the name include:Waqas Ahmed (disambiguation), several people Waqas Akbar, Pakistani field hockey player Waqas Ali Qadri, member of the band Outlandish Waqas Barkat, Pakistani cricketer Waqas Hassan Mokal, Pakistani politician Waqas Khan, Hong Kong cricketer Waqas Mahmood Maan, Pakistani politician Waqas Maqsood, Pakistani…

Current Rank
#9,631
Peak Rank
#5,109 (1994)
Total Babies
72
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1985
First Year
1998
Last Year
1994
Peak Year
#5109
Peak Rank
72
Total Count
10
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Waqas

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

Waqas is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. Notable people with the name include:Waqas Ahmed (disambiguation), several people Waqas Akbar, Pakistani field hockey player Waqas Ali Qadri, member of the band Outlandish Waqas Barkat, Pakistani cricketer Waqas Hassan Mokal, Pakistani politician Waqas Khan, Hong Kong cricketer Waqas Mahmood Maan, Pakistani politician Waqas Maqsood, Pakistani…

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The Story of Waqas

Waqas first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1985, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 11 Waqass were born — ranking #5,109 that year. As of 2026, Waqas ranks #9,631 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 72 Waqass have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Waqas

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

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  • Walkers
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  • Hockeys

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Waqas

What does the name Waqas mean?
Waqas is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. Notable people with the name include:Waqas Ahmed (disambiguation), several people Waqas Akbar, Pakistani field hockey player Waqas Ali Qadri, member of the band Outlandish Waqas Barkat, Pakistani cricketer Waqas Hassan Mokal, Pakistani politician Waqas Khan, Hong Kong cricketer Waqas Mahmood Maan, Pakistani politician Waqas Maqsood, Pakistani…
How popular is Waqas in 2026?
In 2026, Waqas ranks #9,631 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Waqas most popular?
Waqas reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #5,109 that year with 11 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Waqas most popular?
Waqas has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Waqas.
Is Waqas a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Waqas is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Waqas?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Waqas include Colan, Jonell, Nicholson. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Waqas

Waqas is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 72 births in the dataset. Waqas's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #5,109. Use the chart and map above to compare Waqas's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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