Will my child share the name Waqas with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Waqas per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Waqas in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Waqas becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Waqas has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1531 places in the last five years. Its peak was #458 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Waqas a good choice for a distinctive name?

Waqas is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Waqas a popular baby name in the United States?

Waqas does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5120

Waqas

Waqas is a distinctive choice, ranked #5120 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Waqas in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#5120

About the Name Waqas

Waqas has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1531 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #458 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Waqas is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.