Our Kuwaiti name database contains 1.237 Kuwaiti surnames and 4.456 Kuwaiti first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Kuwaiti name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format and use it freely in your projects. Asia is not very well organised and only have a few open data initiatives. The list of names from countries like Kuwait have a reasonable quality but are limited. The Kuwaiti names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Kuwaiti names as well. To create the Kuwaiti name database we used 18.456 validated Kuwaiti social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Kuwaiti surnames

This table show popular Kuwaiti surnames. In Kuwait, the surname is typically passed down from the father. It is a common practice for children to take on the surname of their father, and for women to take on the surname of their husband upon marriage. Some individuals may also adopt a surname that is a combination of their father's and grandfather's surnames. Overall, the surname in Kuwait serves as a marker of familial heritage and lineage.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Ali 272 1.5% Pakistani Egyptian Indian
Ahmed 220 1.2% Egyptian Pakistani Bangladeshi
Almutairi 202 1.1% Saudi Arabian American Iraqi
Alenezi 164 0.9% American Saudi Arabian British
Khan 159 0.9% Pakistani Indian Bangladeshi
Dashti 159 0.9% Pakistani Iranian American
Alotaibi 152 0.8% Saudi Arabian American Iraqi
Alajmi 131 0.7% Saudi Arabian Omani American
Mohamed 125 0.7% Egyptian Dutch Algerian
Ahmad 112 0.6% Pakistani Indian Indonesian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 18.456 Kuwaiti social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Kuwaiti first names

In Kuwait, parents typically choose a first name for their child based on a combination of religious, family, and cultural influences. Religion plays a significant role in the naming process, with many parents choosing names from Islamic or Arabic origin that have religious significance. Family tradition also plays a role, with many parents choosing names that have been passed down through generations. Cultural influences also come into play, with many parents choosing names that are popular or traditional in Kuwaiti culture. Additionally, parents may also consider the meaning and connotation of the name, and avoid names that may have negative connotations.

Popular Kuwaiti male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Ahmed 733 5.4% Egyptian Dutch Saudi Arabian
Mohamed 515 3.8% Egyptian Dutch Algerian
Ali 389 2.9% Turkish Pakistani American
Abdullah 378 2.8% Turkish Pakistani Saudi Arabian
Mohammed 373 2.7% Egyptian Saudi Arabian Indian
Ahmad 341 2.5% Indonesian Pakistani Egyptian
Mohammad 286 2.1% Indian Pakistani Iranian
Khaled 237 1.7% Egyptian Saudi Arabian Algerian
Mahmoud 207 1.5% Egyptian Dutch Saudi Arabian
Fahad 175 1.3% Pakistani Saudi Arabian American
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 18.456 Kuwaiti social media profiles from which 13.598 (74%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Kuwaiti female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Sara 116 2.4% American Spanish Italian
Fatma 92 1.9% Turkish Egyptian Dutch
Mariam 84 1.7% Egyptian American British
Alaa 70 1.4% Egyptian Saudi Arabian Iraqi
Dalal 64 1.3% Saudi Arabian American Iraqi
Sarah 63 1.3% British American Canadian
Dana 51 1.0% American Canadian British
Noor 46 0.9% Pakistani Egyptian Iraqi
Reem 45 0.9% Egyptian Saudi Arabian Emirati
Aisha 43 0.9% American British Nigerian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 18.456 Kuwaiti social media profiles from which 4.858 (26%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.