The nameKays
Kays is an Arabic boy's name, clearly rising in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
It is a form of Qays, an old name in Arabic poetry, of debated meaning.
Origin
Arabic. Qays is the lovesick poet of the legend of Majnun and Layla.
History
First found in France in the late 1970s, Kays rose strongly in the 2010s and reached its highest level in the early 2020s, notably in Occitanie.
Popularity of the name Kays
Kays in France
Kays was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,025 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Kays. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Kays in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 119 births a year on average, against 95 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kays mean?
It is a form of Qays, an old name in Arabic poetry, of debated meaning.
What is the origin of the name Kays?
Arabic. Qays is the lovesick poet of the legend of Majnun and Layla.
Is Kays a girl's or a boy's name?
Kays is a boy's name.