Waqas is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #686 in 2001 with 26 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 41 births ranking #458. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 36.6%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 11,070 boys born was named Waqas. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.