Qais
Qais is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “Firm, measure”, pronounced KICE. It ranked #2922 in the United States in 2025, given to 43 babies, and peaked at #2922 in 2025. Common nicknames: Kai, Qai.
How popular is Qais in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Qais mean, and where does it come from?
Qais is an old Arabic name, usually read as a measure or as firmness, and it belongs to the most famous lover in Arabic literature: Qays ibn al-Mulawwah, the seventh-century poet who went mad for Layla and became known simply as Majnun, the possessed one. Nizami turned the story into a Persian epic and it reached Europe as the model for doomed love. The name is used across the Arab world and in Afghanistan. American records hold it from 1999, and it remains rare.
How is Qais used around the world?
Qais is used in 1 languages worldwide.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Qais?
Famous People Named Qais
- Qays ibn al-Mulawwah — Arab poet, the Majnun of Layla and Majnun
- Kais Saied — President of Tunisia, in the Kais spelling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Qais mean?
Qais is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "Firm, measure." Qais is an old Arabic name, usually read as a measure or as firmness, and it belongs to the most famous lover in Arabic literature: Qays ibn al-Mulawwah, the seventh-century poet who went mad for Layla and became known simply as Majnun, the possessed one. Nizami turned the story into a Persian epic and it reached Europe as the model for doomed love.
How do you pronounce Qais?
Qais is pronounced KICE. Common variations include Qays, Kais, Kais.
Is Qais a boy name?
Yes, Qais is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Kai, Qai.