boy's name
Uwais
oo-WAYS (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 565
Uwais is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2002, when 36 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 65,867 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Uwais Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 78 |
| 2000s | 228 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 51 |
How Popular Is Uwais?
In 2025, Uwais was given to 8 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Uwais Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
How Uwais Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Uwaïs | Uwaïs is a rare spelling of Uwais, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Uwais
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Uwais Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Uwais over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Uwais
- Arabic oo-WAYS
Sibling Names for Uwais
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Uwais — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Uwais
How popular is the name Uwais?
In 2025, Uwais was given to 8 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Uwais a girl's or a boy's name?
Uwais is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Uwais?
Uwais has 2 syllables.
When was Uwais most popular?
Uwais peaked in 2002, when 36 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Uwais a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Uwais currently ranks #2,933 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.