A polite expression asking how many people (e.g., “How many people?” used in reservations or formal situations).
予約は何名でお取りしましょうか？
For how many people should I make the reservation?
会場には現在何名がいますか。
How many people are currently in the venue?
何名様ですかと聞かれて、四名だと答えた。
When asked 'How many (people)?', I answered, 'Four.'