Declining since 2013, #3,036 for boys today.
Popularity of Faisal since 1973
Babies named Faisal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 123 |
| 1980s | 283 |
| 1990s | 419 |
| 2000s | 436 |
| 2010s | 623 |
| 2020s | 266 |
Meaning & origin
Faisal is an Arabic name rooted in the concept of decisiveness, derived from the triliteral root f-ṣ-l. In the United States, its recorded use began in 1973, and it reached its peak popularity in 2014. Since 2013, the name has been on a falling trajectory, but it remains a meaningful choice for families seeking a name with strong cultural resonance. In 2025, Faisal ranked 3036 nationally, with approximately 1 in 42,702 boys given the name that year. While its usage is modest overall, New York stands out as the top state for the name, reflecting its presence in communities with significant Arab and Muslim populations.
Faisal is an Arabic name derived from the root f-ṣ-l, meaning 'to decide' or 'to separate'. It carries connotations of decisiveness and judgment. The name has been borne by several notable figures in Islamic history, most famously King Faisal of Saudi Arabia (1906-1975), and remains popular across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities globally.
Where Faisal is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Faisal” around the world
Where Faisal lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fais, Fay
Variants: Feisal, Faysal
Sibling names for Faisal
Names that share Faisal's style, for a brother or sister.
