How Many People Are Named Awais?

Complete statistics for the name Awais: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Awais
Very Rare
Arabic

Awais means 'lion' in Arabic, symbolizing strength and courage. Only 131 people named Awais live in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,524,037 Americans. The majority, 82%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~402
Living in US
1 in 824,501
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Lion
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Courageous Determined
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 represents leadership and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

66,810
Worldwide Bearers
#14,442
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
51,192
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
12,123
🇬🇧 England
719
🇮🇳 India
555
🇴🇲 Oman
343
🇺🇸 United States
325
🇶🇦 Qatar
199
🇸🇴 Somalia
199
🇨🇦 Canada
198
🇦🇺 Australia
156

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
131 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
109
Would be under 30 (82%)
24
Would be 30–60 (18%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 133 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
60
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Awais Through the Generations

Awais saw its peak popularity in 2002 with 12 births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, there are 131 people named Awais in the US, with most under 30 years old. This younger demographic skews the average age to 20, reflecting its status as a modern, newer-generation name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 12

✨ Similar Names to Awais

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Awais's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Awais

How Many People Have the Name Awais?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 402 people in the United States currently share the name Awais. That works out to roughly 1 in every 824,501 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Awais a Common or Rare Name?

Awais is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Awais Mean?

Awais means "lion" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Awais in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Awais Most Popular?

The name Awais reached peak popularity in 2002, with 12 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Awais?

Approximately 402 people named Awais live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 402. That works out to roughly 1 in 824,501 Americans.

Is Awais a rare name?

Awais is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 824,501 Americans has this name.

What does the name Awais mean?

Awais means "lion" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Awais more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Awais are male and 0% are female.

When was Awais most popular?

Awais peaked in 2002 with 12 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US402
All-Time Births402
1 in X1 in 824,501
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2002
World Rank#14,442
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.