Declining since 2003, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Faiz since 1977
Babies named Faiz per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 99 |
| 2000s | 196 |
| 2010s | 151 |
| 2020s | 88 |
Meaning & origin
Faiz is a masculine Arabic name meaning grace or bounty. In the United States, it first appeared on the Social Security list in 1977 and reached its peak popularity in 2004. Since 2003, its usage has been declining. In 2025, it ranked 5,608th with a frequency of 1 in 106,755 births. The name has not been recorded in any top state lists, suggesting a scattered but consistent presence. Faiz remains a distinctive choice with deep cultural resonance in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities.
Faiz is derived from the Arabic root f-y-z, conveying the concept of success, abundance, and divine favor. It has been used as a masculine given name across the Muslim world, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East, often carrying connotations of victory and generosity.
“Faiz” around the world
Where Faiz lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Fayez, Fais, Faizul
Sibling names for Faiz
Names that share Faiz's style, for a brother or sister.
