The nameWanis

Wanis is a boy's name of Arabic origin.

Meaning

From the Arabic wanis, "pleasant companion".

Origin

Arabic.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 2010s.

Popularity of the name Wanis

Wanis in France

1687thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2011peak year (45 births)
535babies named Wanis in France since 1900
02345 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Wanis was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 275 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Wanis. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Wanis 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, it has been falling: 14 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Wanis mean?

From the Arabic wanis, "pleasant companion".

What is the origin of the name Wanis?

Arabic.

Is Wanis a girl's or a boy's name?

Wanis is a boy's name.