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UK boy's name

Faiyaz

Of Arabic origin meaning "victorious" or "one who achieves victory".

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.

Faiyaz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Faiyaz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2088, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 11 births.

This profile covers 61 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 1998 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.

Faiyaz is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 61 living people in the UK are called Faiyaz. 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

  • Faiyaz ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 11 boys were registered as Faiyaz.
  • About 61 living people in the UK are estimated to have Faiyaz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2088

2024

Births in 2024

11

Latest year

Peak year

2024

11 births

Estimated living

61

2026

Meaning

What does Faiyaz mean?

The name Faiyaz has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with roots dating back to the early Islamic period. It is derived from the Arabic word "fayaz," which means "success" or "prosperity." The name is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula, where Arabic names have a rich and diverse history.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Faiyaz can be found in historical Islamic texts and writings. It is believed that the name was used by some early Islamic scholars and individuals of prominence during the 7th and 8th centuries CE, although specific records are scarce.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Faiyaz. One of the earliest known figures was Faiyaz ibn Abi al-Hasan al-Qurashi, a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 9th century CE in present-day Iraq. He was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the study of the Qur'an.

Another famous bearer of the name was Faiyaz al-Din al-Razi, a renowned Persian philosopher, scholar, and polymath who lived in the 12th century CE. He made significant contributions to various fields, including physics, metaphysics, and astronomy, and his works had a profound influence on the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the realm of literature, Faiyaz al-Din al-Kashi, a Persian poet and writer of the 14th century CE, left a lasting legacy. His poetic works, often praised for their eloquence and depth, explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.

Moving forward in time, Faiyaz Khan was a notable military leader and statesman who served as the Nawab of Bengal, a province in the Indian subcontinent, during the 18th century CE. He played a significant role in the region's political and military affairs, and his name is associated with various historical events and battles.

Another prominent figure bearing the name Faiyaz was Faiyaz Ali Khan, a 19th-century Indian noble and politician who served as the Nawab of Loharu, a princely state in present-day Haryana, India. He was renowned for his progressive policies and his efforts to promote education and social reform within his domain.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Faiyaz over time

The chart below shows babies named Faiyaz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Faiyaz, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Faiyaz
036811199820112024

Decades

Faiyaz by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Faiyaz 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 #3540 14 2
2010s #3869 13 3
2000s #2933 31 7
1990s #2901 3 1

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FAQ

Faiyaz: questions and answers

How popular is the name Faiyaz in the UK right now?

In 2024, Faiyaz was ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.

When was Faiyaz most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 11 babies registered as Faiyaz in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Faiyaz?

Of Arabic origin meaning "victorious" or "one who achieves victory".

How many people are called Faiyaz in the UK?

A total of 61 babies have been registered as Faiyaz across the 13 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.