Fayyad
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "helpful" or "generous".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Fayyad. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Fayyad today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fayyad births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fayyad. 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 Fayyad with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Fayyad. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#12,889
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Fayyad: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Fayyad 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 Fayyad during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Fayyad
The name Fayyad has its roots in the Arabic language. It is derived from the word "fayyadh," which means "abundant" or "overflowing." The name is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula during the medieval period, specifically in regions that are now part of modern-day Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Oman.
Historically, the name Fayyad was often associated with individuals who were blessed with wealth, prosperity, or generosity. In ancient Arabic literature, the term "fayyadh" was used to describe rivers or streams that were full and overflowing with water, symbolizing abundance and fertility.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fayyad can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher Al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE). In his works, he mentioned a scholar named Fayyad ibn Muhammad al-Marwazi, who lived in the 11th century and was known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence.
Another notable figure who bore the name Fayyad was Fayyad al-Tawwab (d. 1237 CE), a Muslim scholar and poet from Seville, Spain. He was renowned for his contributions to the literary and intellectual circles of the Iberian Peninsula during the era of Muslim rule in the region.
During the Ottoman Empire, the name Fayyad was particularly popular among the elite and scholarly classes. One prominent individual was Fayyad Pasha (1590-1675 CE), an Ottoman statesman and grand vizier who served under Sultan Mehmed IV. He was known for his diplomatic skills and played a crucial role in negotiating peace treaties with neighboring powers.
In more recent times, Fayyad Al-Rashidi (1936-2021 CE) was a prominent Saudi Arabian poet and literary figure. He was renowned for his contributions to modern Arabic poetry and his efforts in preserving the cultural heritage of the Arabian Peninsula.
Another notable individual with the name Fayyad was Dr. Salam Fayyad (born 1952 CE), a Palestinian economist and politician who served as the Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority from 2007 to 2013. He was widely respected for his efforts in promoting economic development and good governance within the Palestinian territories.
People
Fayyad + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fayyad 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
Fayyad: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fayyad?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fayyad 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Fayyad a common name?
We classify Fayyad as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fayyad most popular?
The single biggest year for Fayyad was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fayyad is about 9 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 Fayyad in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Fayyad a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fayyad 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.
Is Fayyad still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Fayyad 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 Fayyad 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 people have the name Fayyad?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.