Faraz Boy

Popularity: #916 · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationfah-RAHZ / /fɑːˈrɑːz/

Persian; Arabic

Meaning

Persian: happy; Arabic: brave

Historical & Cultural Background

Faraz is a name of Persian origin, often associated with happiness and joy. In Arabic contexts, it conveys bravery and courage. The name is used in various cultures, particularly in Iran and among Arabic-speaking populations. It has historical significance in Persian literature and is sometimes linked to notable figures in history.

Trend Summary

Faraz has seen a steady presence in baby name registries, particularly within Persian and Arabic communities.

Similar Names

FarisFaridFahimFazilFerozFahdFaisal

Variants

  • Faras
  • Faraaz

International Variants

  • Faraz (Arabic)
  • Faraz (Persian)

Famous people named Faraz

Faraz Shariat is a filmmaker known for his work in contemporary Iranian cinema.

Faraz Jaka is a professional athlete recognized in the field of cricket.

Fictional characters named Faraz

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Sibling Suggestions

ArmanKianRaminNimaZaraLila

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Faraz was first seen in the United States in 1977. Faraz has ranked as high as #1240 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in New York, California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Faraz has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Faraz (2021)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19775
19789
19795
19806
19818
19826
198312
198412
198510
198615
198716
198813
198912
199020
199119
199220
199320
199420
199517
199614
199716
199825
199920
200022
200125
200225
200321
200415
200520
200614
200717
200821
200910
201010
20116
201213
20138
20148
20159
20167
201714
201813
201917
20209
202111
202312
20248