Qais vs Samay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Qais

Boy #3,212 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"steadfast, resolute"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,212
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Qais Rank #3,212
Samay Rank #3,342

Qais is more popular, ranked #3212 vs #3342 for Samay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Qais ___

  • Qais Tariq
  • Qais Ahmad
  • Qais Hassan
  • Qais Omar
  • Qais Faris
  • Qais Zaid

Samay ___

  • Samay Raj
  • Samay Dev
  • Samay Arjun
  • Samay Veer
  • Samay Kiran
  • Samay Anil

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Qais

Layla Yusuf Sara Khalid Nour

If you choose Samay

Arjun Dev Kiran Priya Ananya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Qais or Samay more popular?

Qais is more popular, ranked #3212 compared to Samay at #3342 in the United States.

What do Qais and Samay mean?

Qais means "steadfast, resolute" (Arabic origin). Samay means "time, auspicious moment" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Qais and Samay boy or girl names?

Qais is primarily a boy name. Samay is primarily a boy name.

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