Fady
A masculine Arabic name meaning "redeemer" or "savior".
Name Census estimates that about 241 living Americans carry the first name Fady. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Fady today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fady births was 1984 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fady. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
241
~ 1 in 1,422,217 Americans
Peak year
1984
12 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,810
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Fady: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fady from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 68 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fady by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Fady during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Fady
The name Fady has its origins rooted in Arabic culture, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word "fada," which means "to redeem" or "to ransom." This name carries a deep spiritual and religious significance, reflecting values of sacrifice and liberation.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Fady can be found in ancient Islamic texts, where it was used to refer to individuals who had redeemed themselves through acts of piety and devotion. In some interpretations, the name was also associated with those who had ransomed themselves or others from captivity or oppression.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Fady. One of the earliest was Fady ibn Abi Bakr (630-693 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Medina. He was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the development of Sharia law.
Another notable bearer of the name was Fady al-Misri (1301-1349 CE), an Egyptian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry. His works, including the treatise "Al-Qanun al-Masudi," were widely studied and influential in the Islamic world.
During the Ottoman Empire, Fady Pasha (1516-1586 CE) was a prominent military commander and statesman. He played a crucial role in the conquest of Cyprus and served as the governor of several provinces, earning a reputation for his strategic prowess and administrative skills.
In more recent times, Fady Qaddour (1930-2011) was a Syrian writer and intellectual who championed Arabic literature and culture. His novels and essays explored themes of identity, tradition, and modernity, earning him critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.
Fady Andraws (born 1964) is a contemporary Lebanese singer and composer who has gained international recognition for his fusion of Arabic and Western musical styles. His albums have garnered widespread popularity and have contributed to the cultural exchange between the Middle East and the West.
These are just a few examples of the diverse individuals who have borne the name Fady throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Fady + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fady as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Fady: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fady?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 241 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fady going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,422,217 US residents.
Is Fady a common name?
We classify Fady as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 247 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fady most popular?
The single biggest year for Fady was 1984, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fady is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Fady a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fady in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.