UK girl's name
Faizah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "victorious" or "the successful one".
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.
Faizah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Faizah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1819, with 16 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 37 births.
This profile covers 594 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 591 living people in the UK are called Faizah. 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
- • Faizah ranked #1819 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 16 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 37 girls were registered as Faizah.
- • About 591 living people in the UK are estimated to have Faizah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1819
2024
Births in 2024
16
Latest year
Peak year
2003
37 births
Estimated living
591
2026
Meaning
What does Faizah mean?
The name Faizah originates from the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "fa-wa-za," which means "to succeed" or "to attain victory." The name Faizah, therefore, carries the meaning of "successful," "victorious," or "one who achieves triumph."
In the Islamic tradition, the name Faizah is associated with spiritual and moral victories, as well as the attainment of blessings and prosperity. It is a name that reflects the Islamic values of perseverance, determination, and the pursuit of righteousness.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Faizah can be traced back to the medieval Islamic world, where it was commonly used among Arab communities. However, it is possible that the name has even older origins, as many Arabic names have roots in ancient Semitic languages.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Faizah. One of the earliest documented examples is Faizah bint al-Husayn (born in the 7th century CE), a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and a revered figure in Islamic history. Another prominent figure was Faizah al-Baghdadiyah (born in the 10th century CE), a renowned scholar and poet from Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate.
In the modern era, Faizah Fuad (1934-2011) was an Egyptian actress and singer who gained popularity in the mid-20th century for her roles in Egyptian films and theatrical performances. Faizah Khalid (born 1964) is a Pakistani politician and social activist who has been a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan and has advocated for women's rights and education.
Another notable individual is Faizah Jamal (born 1950), a Kuwaiti author and journalist known for her works on women's issues and human rights in the Gulf region. Faizah Shihab (born 1959) is an Indonesian musician and composer who has made significant contributions to the development of traditional Indonesian music.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Faizah, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage associated with this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Faizah over time
The chart below shows babies named Faizah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Faizah, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 16 births in 2024, compared with 37 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Faizah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Faizah 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 | #3201 | 45 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1794 | 172 | 10 |
| 2000s | #947 | 290 | 10 |
| 1990s | #999 | 87 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Faizah
- 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
Faizah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Faizah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Faizah was ranked #1819 for girls in England and Wales, with 16 births registered.
When was Faizah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 37 babies registered as Faizah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Faizah?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "victorious" or "the successful one".
How many people are called Faizah in the UK?
A total of 594 babies have been registered as Faizah across the 29 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.