Declining since 2018, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Faryal since 1991
Babies named Faryal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Faryal entered U.S. records in 1991, modestly increasing in use until reaching its peak rank in 2017. Since then, its trajectory has been falling, with a steady decline from 2018 onward. Currently, it holds a rank of 13,208 (2025), reflecting its rarity with an incidence of 1 in 267,878 births. The name remains most common among families of Arabic or South Asian descent, consistent with its linguistic and cultural origins. Though not present in top state rankings, its usage is dispersed across diverse communities. Faryal's gentle cadence and meaningful etymology continue to appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet rooted name.
Faryal is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the elements 'far' (beauty) and 'yal' (face or countenance), literally meaning 'beautiful-faced' or 'one with a radiant visage'. It is also interpreted as 'guide' or 'leader' in some contexts. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world, particularly in South Asia where it gained popularity through Muslim communities.
“Faryal” around the world
Where Faryal 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: Fari, Farya
Variants: Fariyal, Faryaal
Sibling names for Faryal
Names that share Faryal's style, for a brother or sister.
