Fareedah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "unique" or "precious".
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the first name Fareedah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Fareedah today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fareedah births was 2016 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fareedah. 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
128
~ 1 in 2,677,768 Americans
Peak year
2016
13 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2020 SSA rank
#9,784
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Fareedah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fareedah from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 82 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fareedah 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 Fareedah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Fareedahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Fareedah
The name Fareedah is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "farada," which means "unique" or "unparalleled." It is a feminine name that has been in use for centuries in various Islamic cultures and regions.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Fareedah can be traced back to the 7th century, during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. It is believed to have been initially used as a descriptive term to refer to women who possessed exceptional qualities or stood out from the crowd.
In Islamic history, the name Fareedah has been associated with several notable figures. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Fareedah bint Al-Mugheerah, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century. She was renowned for her piety, knowledge, and dedication to the Islamic faith.
Another prominent figure was Fareedah Al-Bahraaniyah, a 12th-century Sufi mystic and scholar from Bahrain. She was highly regarded for her spiritual insights and contributions to the study of Islamic mysticism.
In the 14th century, Fareedah Al-Makkiyah was a renowned scholar of Islamic jurisprudence and theology. She hailed from Mecca and was celebrated for her vast knowledge and expertise in various fields of Islamic studies.
During the 16th century, Fareedah Bint Abi Al-Khayr was a prominent poet and literary figure from Ottoman Syria. Her works were widely praised for their eloquence and depth, and she was considered a master of Arabic literature.
In more recent times, Fareedah Zaman, born in 1939, was a distinguished Pakistani academic and author. She made significant contributions to the fields of literature, education, and women's rights, and her works have been widely acclaimed and translated into multiple languages.
While the name Fareedah has its roots in Arabic culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and is now used by individuals of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds around the world. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to its beautiful meaning and the rich historical legacy associated with it.
People
Fareedah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fareedah 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
Fareedah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fareedah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 128 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fareedah 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 2,677,768 US residents.
Is Fareedah a common name?
We classify Fareedah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 131 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fareedah most popular?
The single biggest year for Fareedah was 2016, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fareedah is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Fareedah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fareedah 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.