Fayrouz
A feminine Arabic name meaning "turquoise" or "precious gemstone".
Name Census estimates that about 82 living Americans carry the first name Fayrouz. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Fayrouz today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fayrouz births was 2024 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fayrouz. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Fayrouz with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Fayrouz. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
82
~ 1 in 4,179,931 Americans
Peak year
2024
13 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,077
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Fayrouz: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fayrouz from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 45 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fayrouz 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 Fayrouz 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 Fayrouz
Fayrouz is a given name with roots tracing back to the Arabic language and culture. The name is derived from the Arabic word "fayruz," which means "turquoise" or "precious stone." It is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the medieval period, when the turquoise gemstone was highly prized and associated with wealth and beauty.
One of the earliest known references to the name Fayrouz can be found in Arabic poetry from the 7th and 8th centuries. Poets of that era would often use the name as a metaphor to describe the beauty and radiance of their beloved. Additionally, the name is mentioned in some ancient Islamic texts, further solidifying its cultural significance.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Fayrouz. One of the most famous was Fayrouz (1935-2021), a renowned Lebanese singer and actress who was widely regarded as the "Voice of Lebanon." Her music career spanned over six decades, and she is celebrated for her contributions to Arabic music and culture.
Another notable figure was Fayrouz Samarrai (1962-2007), an Iraqi-American poet and writer. She was born in Baghdad and later immigrated to the United States, where she became a prominent voice in Arabic literature and poetry circles.
In the realm of sports, Fayrouz Karawya (born 1982) is an Egyptian squash player who has represented her country in numerous international tournaments and won multiple titles.
Fayrouz Sharqieh (born 1981) is a Palestinian-American writer and activist known for her work advocating for Palestinian rights and raising awareness about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Lastly, Fayrouz Al-Askar (born 1990) is a Kuwaiti artist and photographer whose work often explores themes of identity, gender, and cultural traditions in the Middle East.
These individuals, spanning different eras and professions, have contributed to the rich tapestry of the name Fayrouz and its enduring legacy across various cultural and artistic spheres.
People
Fayrouz + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fayrouz 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
Fayrouz: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fayrouz?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 82 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fayrouz 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 4,179,931 US residents.
Is Fayrouz a common name?
We classify Fayrouz as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 83 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fayrouz most popular?
The single biggest year for Fayrouz was 2024, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fayrouz is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Fayrouz in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Fayrouz a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fayrouz 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.
Is Fayrouz still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Fayrouz in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Fayrouz can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Fayrouz?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.