Faris

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsArabicRising fast
#1443 293in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Faris is a boy's and girl's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'knight' or 'horseman,' from the Arabic faras (horse). In classical Arabic poetry and culture, the faris was the ideal of chivalrous manhood — brave, skilled, and honorable on horseback.

Faris carries the elegance of medieval Arabic culture, evoking desert poetry and the code of the mounted warrior. It's used across the Arab world and Muslim communities globally, and has a clean, two-syllable sound that works effortlessly in English. A name of noble bearing.

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Popularity Over Time

Faris climbed 322 spots in the last 20 years — from #1765 to #1443.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Faris
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s553
2010s1,095
2000s723
1990s296
1980s122
1970s46
1960s24
1950s18
1940s21
1930s55
1920s84
1910s37

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(84 years, 19152024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Faris
YearBirthsRank
2024125#1443
202395#1736
2022118#1526
202199#1668
2020116#1476
2019107#1567
2018110#1541
2017133#1342
201692#1699
2015117#1446
2014125#1365
2013102#1550
201297#1604
201196#1601
2010116#1431
200985#1777
2008106#1526
200797#1609
200670#1924
200575#1760

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Faris as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Faris has also been given to 20 girls in the U.S. since 1920.

Unranked
Current rank
20
Total births
1920
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Faris be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Faris is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1443. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19152024) · Methodology