boy's name
Waqas
wah-KAHS (Urdu)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 332
Waqas is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1998 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1996, when 41 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Waqas 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 | 118 |
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Waqas?
In 2024, Waqas was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Waqas 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.
Names That Peaked Alongside Waqas
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Waqas Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Waqas over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Waqas
- Urdu wah-KAHS
Sibling Names for Waqas
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Waqas — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Waqas
How popular is the name Waqas?
In 2024, Waqas was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Waqas a girl's or a boy's name?
Waqas is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Waqas?
Waqas has 2 syllables.
When was Waqas most popular?
Waqas peaked in 1996, when 41 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Waqas a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Waqas currently ranks #5,688 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.