Faizah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "victorious" or "the successful one".
Name Census estimates that about 329 living Americans carry the first name Faizah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Faizah today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Faizah births was 2019 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Faizah. 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
329
~ 1 in 1,041,806 Americans
Peak year
2019
17 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,590
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Faizah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Faizah from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 109 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Faizah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Faizah 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 Faizah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Faizahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Faizah
The name Faizah originates from the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "fa-wa-za," which means "to succeed" or "to attain victory." The name Faizah, therefore, carries the meaning of "successful," "victorious," or "one who achieves triumph."
In the Islamic tradition, the name Faizah is associated with spiritual and moral victories, as well as the attainment of blessings and prosperity. It is a name that reflects the Islamic values of perseverance, determination, and the pursuit of righteousness.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Faizah can be traced back to the medieval Islamic world, where it was commonly used among Arab communities. However, it is possible that the name has even older origins, as many Arabic names have roots in ancient Semitic languages.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Faizah. One of the earliest documented examples is Faizah bint al-Husayn (born in the 7th century CE), a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and a revered figure in Islamic history. Another prominent figure was Faizah al-Baghdadiyah (born in the 10th century CE), a renowned scholar and poet from Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate.
In the modern era, Faizah Fuad (1934-2011) was an Egyptian actress and singer who gained popularity in the mid-20th century for her roles in Egyptian films and theatrical performances. Faizah Khalid (born 1964) is a Pakistani politician and social activist who has been a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan and has advocated for women's rights and education.
Another notable individual is Faizah Jamal (born 1950), a Kuwaiti author and journalist known for her works on women's issues and human rights in the Gulf region. Faizah Shihab (born 1959) is an Indonesian musician and composer who has made significant contributions to the development of traditional Indonesian music.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Faizah, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage associated with this name.
People
Faizah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Faizah 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
Faizah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Faizah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 329 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Faizah 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 1,041,806 US residents.
Is Faizah a common name?
We classify Faizah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 335 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Faizah most popular?
The single biggest year for Faizah was 2019, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Faizah is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Faizah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Faizah in the SSA data are female. 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.