Rising since 1985, #1,297 for boys today.
Popularity of Faris since 1915
Babies named Faris per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 37 |
| 1920s | 84 |
| 1930s | 55 |
| 1940s | 21 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 122 |
| 1990s | 296 |
| 2000s | 723 |
| 2010s | 1,095 |
| 2020s | 704 |
Meaning & origin
Faris is an Arabic name meaning 'knight' or 'horseman,' drawn from a root that evokes chivalry and equestrian skill. Though recorded in U.S. data as early as 1915, its modern ascent began around 1985, and it reached its peak rank of 1297 in 2025. The name has risen steadily over recent decades, reflecting broader interest in Arabic names. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 11,387 boys was named Faris, with the highest concentrations in Virginia, New York, and Illinois.
Faris derives from the Arabic root f-r-s, which relates to horsemanship and knighthood. It directly translates to 'knight' or 'horseman' and has been used as a personal name across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries. The name is closely linked to the concept of chivalry and valor in Islamic and pre-Islamic Arabian culture.
Where Faris is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Faris” around the world
Where Faris lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Far, Fari
Variants: Farris
Sibling names for Faris
Names that share Faris's style, for a brother or sister.
