Faris Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Faris means 'knight' or 'horseman' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Faris
Faris is an Arabic name that means 'knight' or 'horseman'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'Furus', which means 'to enchant or tempt with magic'. The name Faris has a strong and heroic connotation, often associated with bravery, chivalry, and nobility. It is a popular name in the Arabic-speaking world and is sometimes given to boys as a symbol of courage and strength.
Popularity of the Name Faris
The popularity for the name Faris peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 133 births, which ranked number 2,961 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Faris had the most female births in 1920 with 5, which ranked number 4,975 out of 5,767 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2017 with 133, which ranked number 1,340 out of 14,245 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Faris has increased sharply over the last ten years from 97 births to 118 births, an increase of 21.65%. Among males, Faris has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 97 births to 118 births, an increase of 21.65%.
Nationwide Popularity of Faris
- 20 Year Trend of Faris: 87.30%
- 10 Year Trend of Faris: 21.65%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Faris: 21.65%
Popularity of Faris by State
For males, Faris was most popular in Southeastern states with 24 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 16 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Faris. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 11 | 1534 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 9 | 1246 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 12 | 721 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 7 | 607 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 5 | 1254 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 5 | 1032 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 9 | 1212 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 16 | 1240 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 10 | 667 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Faris
- Total Births of Faris: 120 (1.98%)
- Male Births of Faris: 120 (1.98%)
Given the upward trend of Faris over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.98% increase in total births, for a total of 120 births in 2024. Male births for Faris have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 120 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.98%.