Qays is an ancient Semitic male given name, deriving from the Arabic word "qa'ys", which means 'strong', 'powerful', or 'resolute'. The name is of pre-Islamic origin and was popular among the pre-Islamic Arabs. It gained prominence through Qays ibn al-Muhalah, a legendary Arab poet who lived in the 6th century AD. His poetry, known as the "Mu'allaqat", is considered one of the finest examples of Arabic literature and has significantly contributed to the popularity of this name.
"Qays has had a total of 41 babies named after him between 2003 and 2021, with birth years showing some fluctuations: five births each in 2003 and 2004, then a gap until seven births in 2008. After another gap, there were five births in 2011, followed by six births each in 2015 and 2021, with another peak of seven births in 2016."