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Aous

OW-os · Of uncertain origin; traditionally interpreted as 'lamb' in Arabic.

2025 rank (boys)
#5,399
Babies named in 2025
17
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 100,475 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2014

Rising since 2014, #5,399 for boys today.

Popularity of Aous since 2014

Babies named Aous per year in U.S. Social Security records.

918272020Most births 2024Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2010s58
2020s91

Meaning & origin

The name Aous is a distinctive and uncommon choice, with its first recorded use in the United States in 2014. While its exact meaning is debated, it is often associated with the Arabic word for 'lamb'. The name has seen a gradual increase in usage, with its peak popularity occurring in 2024. Its trajectory since 2014 is upward, but it remains exceptionally rare, with a 1-in-100,475 incidence rate in 2025. This makes Aous a unique option for parents seeking a name with strong cultural ties and a modern, understated sound. Despite its rarity, the name carries an ancient resonance through its potential Arabic origins.

The name Aous is thought to derive from Arabic, possibly meaning 'lamb'. It is a relatively rare name with very recent recorded usage in the United States, first appearing in Social Security records in 2014. Its modern adoption may reflect a revival of traditional Arabic names among diaspora communities.

Aous” around the world

Where Aous lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    20

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Sibling names for Aous

Names that share Aous's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Layla, Noor, Yara, Zara, Maya

Brothers: Zayn, Khalid, Omar, Tariq, Samir

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Aous mean?
Aous is generally thought to mean 'lamb' in Arabic, though the etymology is not definitively established.
How popular is Aous?
Aous is a very rare name in the United States. In the most recent year with data (2025), it ranked 5399, with approximately 1 in 100,475 newborns receiving the name.
Is Aous a boy's name?
Yes, Aous is traditionally a masculine name.