Boy · #3,405 in 2026

Waris

Name: Popularity of the name Waris in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Waris, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,405

Peak Rank

#3,405 (2026)

Total Babies

294

5-Yr Trend

+81%

2003

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#3405

Peak Rank

294

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Waris

Waris first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 35 Wariss were born — ranking #3,405 that year. As of 2026, Waris ranks #3,405 for baby boys with 35 births, rising sharply (+81% over the past five years). In total, more than 294 Wariss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Waris

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

Harris
Haris
Whereas
Warish
Paris
Terris
Parris
Maris
Juris
Naris
Uris
Varis

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Waris

What does the name Waris mean?

Waris is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Waris in 2026?

In 2026, Waris ranks #3,405 among boys' names in the U.S., with 35 babies given the name that year.

When was Waris most popular?

Waris reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #3,405 that year with 35 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Waris a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Waris?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Waris include Kyrian, Baine, Yarel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Waris

Waris is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 294 births in the dataset. Waris's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #3,405. Use the chart and map above to compare Waris'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 .

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.