Heir or successor
Derived from the Arabic word meaning 'heir' or 'successor'. In Islamic tradition, Al-Waris is one of the 99 names of Allah, representing the Ultimate Inheritor of all things. It is a name that conveys a sense of legacy and responsibility.
Less common today
Waris isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,599 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Somali model, author, and social activist
Indian-American designer and actor
18th-century Punjabi Sufi poet
