The nameKaïss
Kaïss is a form of Qays, an Arabic name given in France mostly in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Qays is an old name in Arabic poetry, of debated meaning.
Origin
Arabic. Qays is the lovesick poet of the legend of Majnun and Layla.
History
Found in France since 1971, Kaïss peaked in the early 2010s and is still given today.
Popularity of the name Kaïss
Kaïss in France
Kaïss was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 725 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Kaïss. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Kaïss in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 52 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaïss mean?
Qays is an old name in Arabic poetry, of debated meaning.
What is the origin of the name Kaïss?
Arabic. Qays is the lovesick poet of the legend of Majnun and Layla.
Is Kaïss a girl's or a boy's name?
Kaïss is a boy's name.