Rising since 1985, #3,757 for boys today.
Popularity of Faizan since 1985
Babies named Faizan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 120 |
| 2000s | 221 |
| 2010s | 256 |
| 2020s | 195 |
Meaning & origin
Faizan entered U.S. baby-name records in 1985, and has been on a steady upward trajectory ever since. In 2024, it reached its peak rank of 3,757, with about 1 in every 58,899 newborn boys receiving the name. The name is most popular in New York, reflecting concentrations of South Asian and Arabic-speaking communities. Derived from the Arabic root f-y-ḍ, meaning 'overflowing abundance' or 'generous grace,' Faizan carries a positive, aspirational meaning. While still modest in usage, its rise since the 1980s mirrors a broader increase in Arabic-origin names in America.
Derived from Arabic 'fayḍ' (overflowing abundance) and the active participle 'fāʾiḍ' (bestowing, generous). The name is closely related to the triliteral root f-y-ḍ, connoting abundance and outpouring grace. It has been used across the Muslim world for centuries and carries a positive aspirational meaning.
Where Faizan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Faizan” around the world
Where Faizan 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: Fazi, Fay
Sibling names for Faizan
Names that share Faizan's style, for a brother or sister.
