Fayez
A masculine name derived from Arabic meaning "to achieve victory".
Name Census estimates that about 198 living Americans carry the first name Fayez. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Fayez today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fayez births was 2012 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fayez. 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
198
~ 1 in 1,731,083 Americans
Peak year
2012
12 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,947
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Fayez: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fayez 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 71 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Fayez remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fayez 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 Fayez 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 Fayez
The name Fayez is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "faa-ya-za," which means "to succeed" or "to triumph." It first emerged in the Middle East during the medieval period, particularly in regions where Arabic culture and language flourished.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fayez can be found in the renowned work of Arabic literature, "The Book of Songs" (Kitab al-Aghani), compiled by Abu al-Faraj al-Isfahani in the 10th century. This literary masterpiece contains references to individuals bearing this name, indicating its use during that time period.
In the realm of Islamic history, there are several notable figures who bore the name Fayez. One prominent example is Fayez bin Nusayr al-Kindi, a renowned mathematician and philosopher who lived in the 9th century. He made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and optics, solidifying his place in the annals of Islamic intellectual history.
Another historical figure named Fayez was Fayez al-Daylami, a 10th-century Sufi mystic and poet from Persia. His spiritual writings and poetic works have left a lasting impact on Islamic mysticism and literature, and his name is revered among Sufi scholars and practitioners.
In the modern era, Fayez has been carried by several influential individuals. One such person was Fayez Ghosn, a prominent Lebanese lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Justice in Lebanon from 1975 to 1976. He played a crucial role in shaping the country's legal system during a turbulent period in its history.
Additionally, Fayez Sayegh (1923-2018) was a distinguished Lebanese artist and painter, renowned for his abstract expressionist works. His vibrant canvases captured the essence of Middle Eastern culture and gained international acclaim, solidifying his place among the most celebrated Arab artists of the 20th century.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Fayez was Fayez Nureldine (1930-2022), an Egyptian actor and director who left an indelible mark on the Arab film industry. His performances in numerous acclaimed movies and television series earned him widespread recognition and critical acclaim throughout the Middle East.
While the name Fayez has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and found its way into various societies and communities around the world, reflecting the rich diversity of human cultures and the enduring influence of linguistic and historical traditions.
People
Fayez + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fayez as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Fayez: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fayez?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 198 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fayez 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 1,731,083 US residents.
Is Fayez a common name?
We classify Fayez as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 200 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fayez most popular?
The single biggest year for Fayez was 2012, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fayez is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Fayez a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fayez 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.