Little wolf
Owais is a name of Arabic origin, historically significant as it was the name of Owais al-Qarani, a contemporary of the Prophet Muhammad. The name is often interpreted as meaning 'little wolf' or 'gift,' though the lupine etymology is more widely recognized. It carries a sense of spiritual devotion and historical depth.
Less common today
Owais isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,057 in 2025.
7th-century Islamic mystic and saint
Former England international cricketer
American stage and screen actor
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
