Holding steady, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Firas since 1978
Babies named Firas per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Firas's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 106 |
| 2000s | 94 |
| 2010s | 156 |
| 2020s | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Firas is a name of Arabic origin, carrying the meaning of discernment and keen perception. It has been a consistent choice in Arabic-speaking communities, but it remains rare in the United States. According to Social Security data, Firas first appeared on record in 1978, and by 2024 it achieved its peak rank of 6,446, with approximately 1 in 131,390 births bearing the name. The name's trajectory has been stable, indicating a steady but low level of use. While Firas is not associated with any particular U.S. state's top names, it maintains a quiet presence among families seeking a meaningful, traditional Arabic name.
Firas derives from the Arabic root f-r-s, which carries meanings related to perception and discernment. It is often associated with the phrase 'firasa' (فراسة), meaning intuitive insight or acumen. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries, traditionally chosen for its connotations of wisdom and sharp-mindedness.
“Firas” around the world
Where Firas lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
40
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Feras, Firass
Sibling names for Firas
Names that share Firas's style, for a brother or sister.
