UK boy's name
Faaiz
A masculine Arabic name meaning "victorious" or "triumphant".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Faaiz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Faaiz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 6 births.
This profile covers 56 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 2007 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 56 living people in the UK are called Faaiz. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Faaiz ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 6 boys were registered as Faaiz.
- • About 56 living people in the UK are estimated to have Faaiz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2021
6 births
Estimated living
56
2026
Meaning
What does Faaiz mean?
The name Faaiz finds its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "faa'iz," which means "winner," "successful," or "victorious." The name can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when Arabic was the dominant language of the Middle East and North Africa.
In Islamic tradition, the name Faaiz is often associated with the concept of achieving success and victory through one's faith and righteous deeds. It is believed to be a name that carries blessings and positive connotations, making it a popular choice among Muslim families.
One of the earliest known references to the name Faaiz can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. The word "faa'iz" is mentioned in several verses, such as Surah Al-Tawbah (9:20), which states: "Those who have believed and emigrated and fought in the cause of Allah with their wealth and their lives are greater in rank in the sight of Allah. And it is those who are the attainers [of success]" (translation by Saheeh International).
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Faaiz. One of the earliest known examples is Faaiz ibn Abi Lubabah (605-697 CE), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a respected scholar of his time. Another prominent figure was Faaiz al-Daylami (986-1061 CE), a Persian Sufi mystic and poet who is renowned for his spiritual writings and teachings.
In the medieval period, Faaiz al-Ansari (1063-1137 CE) was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). He made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and is remembered for his extensive works on the interpretation of Islamic law.
During the Ottoman Empire, Faaiz Ahmed Pasha (1789-1867) was a prominent military leader and statesman who served as the Grand Vizier (prime minister) of the Ottoman Empire from 1852 to 1853.
In more recent times, Faaiz Al-Ghusain (1922-2010) was a renowned Saudi Arabian poet and literary critic, known for his contributions to modern Arabic literature and his advocacy for the preservation of Arabic language and culture.
While these examples span different eras and regions, they all share the common thread of the name Faaiz, which has been bestowed upon individuals who have achieved success, victory, or recognition in their respective fields and times.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Faaiz over time
The chart below shows babies named Faaiz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Faaiz, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Faaiz by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Faaiz was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4219 | 20 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3943 | 29 | 7 |
| 2000s | #4039 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Faaiz
- Freddie 46,945
- Finley 42,410
- Frederick 19,866
- Finlay 17,879
- Frankie 17,528
- Finn 14,413
- Felix 14,361
- Fraser 6,470
- Flynn 6,170
- Frank 5,992
- Filip 5,876
- Francis 5,744
FAQ
Faaiz: questions and answers
How popular is the name Faaiz in the UK right now?
In 2024, Faaiz was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Faaiz most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 6 babies registered as Faaiz in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Faaiz?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "victorious" or "triumphant".
How many people are called Faaiz in the UK?
A total of 56 babies have been registered as Faaiz across the 14 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.