UK girl's name
Faaizah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "successful" or "prosperous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Faaizah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Faaizah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 15 births.
This profile covers 118 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 1996 to 2022. 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 20% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 117 living people in the UK are called Faaizah. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Faaizah ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 15 girls were registered as Faaizah.
- • About 117 living people in the UK are estimated to have Faaizah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
15 births
Estimated living
117
2026
Meaning
What does Faaizah mean?
The name Faaizah is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "fawz," which means "success" or "victory." It is a feminine name that has been popular in the Arab world, particularly in the Middle Eastern region, for centuries.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Faaizah can be traced back to the 7th century, during the Islamic Golden Age. It is believed that the name was inspired by the Arabic phrase "al-fawz al-adheem," which translates to "the great victory," referring to the victory of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Faaizah was Faaizah bint Al-Husayn (670-705 CE), a renowned scholar and poet from the Umayyad Caliphate. She was known for her expertise in Arabic literature and her contributions to the development of early Islamic poetry.
In the 12th century, Faaizah al-Baghdadiyah (1130-1190 CE) was a prominent female scholar and theologian from Baghdad. She was highly respected for her knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and her teachings on the Quran and Hadith.
During the Ottoman Empire, Faaizah Sultan (1590-1670 CE) was a prominent figure as the daughter of Sultan Ahmed I and the sister of Sultan Murad IV. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for the construction of several mosques and educational institutions.
In more recent history, Faaizah Al-Jalahma (1907-1989) was a Saudi Arabian poet and writer who played a significant role in the literary renaissance of the Arabian Peninsula in the 20th century. Her works focused on themes of love, patriotism, and the struggles of women in the region.
Another notable figure with the name Faaizah is Faaizah Fuad (1933-2021), an Egyptian actress and singer who was considered a pioneer in the Arab film industry. She starred in numerous films and television shows throughout her career, which spanned over six decades.
The name Faaizah has remained popular among Arabic-speaking communities worldwide, with variations in spelling and pronunciation depending on the region and cultural influences. It continues to be a name associated with success, victory, and achievement, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and linguistic roots of the Arabic language.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Faaizah over time
The chart below shows babies named Faaizah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Faaizah, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Faaizah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Faaizah 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 | #5152 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4686 | 8 | 2 |
| 2000s | #2506 | 83 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2752 | 20 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Faaizah
- Freya 50,564
- Florence 32,908
- Francesca 18,752
- Faith 14,325
- Fatima 11,112
- Faye 8,999
- Felicity 8,554
- Frankie 6,977
- Ffion 6,115
- Flora 3,499
- Frances 3,417
- Fatimah 3,065
FAQ
Faaizah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Faaizah in the UK right now?
In 2022, Faaizah was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Faaizah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 15 babies registered as Faaizah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Faaizah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "successful" or "prosperous".
How many people are called Faaizah in the UK?
A total of 118 babies have been registered as Faaizah across the 18 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.