UK boy's name
Faaz
An Arabic masculine name meaning "victor" or "triumph".
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.
Faaz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Faaz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4001, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 7 births.
This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2012 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 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Faaz. 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
- • Faaz ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 7 boys were registered as Faaz.
- • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Faaz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4001
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2012
7 births
Estimated living
22
2026
Meaning
What does Faaz mean?
The name Faaz is of Arabic origin and is believed to have roots in the word "faz" which means "victory" or "triumph" in Arabic. This name first emerged in the Middle East region during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century AD, when Arabic culture and language were spreading rapidly across the region.
The earliest recorded use of the name Faaz can be traced back to ancient Arabic literature and poetry from the 8th and 9th centuries. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been inspired by verses from the Quran, the holy book of Islam, which often references the concept of victory and triumph over adversity.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Faaz was Faaz ibn Abi al-Fath, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century. He was celebrated for his contributions to Arabic literature and his mastery of the Arabic language.
Another notable figure in history with the name Faaz was Faaz al-Dawlah, a powerful military commander and ruler of the Buyid dynasty in Persia (modern-day Iran) during the 10th century. He played a significant role in shaping the political and cultural landscape of the region during his reign.
In the 12th century, Faaz al-Din al-Razi, a Persian polymath and philosopher, made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, physics, and philosophy. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the Islamic Golden Age.
During the Ottoman Empire, the name Faaz gained popularity among the ruling elite. Faaz Pasha, an influential Ottoman statesman and Grand Vizier (chief advisor) to Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century, was a prominent figure with this name.
In more recent times, Faaz Ali Khan, an Indian cricketer who played for the national team in the 1970s and 1980s, was a notable figure with the name Faaz. He was known for his aggressive batting style and his contributions to Indian cricket.
While the name Faaz has its roots in Arabic culture, it has since been adopted and used in various parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations or those influenced by Arabic and Islamic culture.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Faaz over time
The chart below shows babies named Faaz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 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 Faaz, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Faaz by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Faaz 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 | #3925 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #2691 | 14 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Faaz
- 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
Faaz: questions and answers
How popular is the name Faaz in the UK right now?
In 2022, Faaz was ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Faaz most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 7 babies registered as Faaz in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Faaz?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "victor" or "triumph".
How many people are called Faaz in the UK?
A total of 22 babies have been registered as Faaz across the 4 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.