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UK boy's name

Faraj

A masculine Arabic name meaning relief, aid or deliverance.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Faraj is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Faraj popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3412, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 7 births.

This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2010 to 2018. 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 71% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Faraj. 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 2019 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Faraj ranked #3412 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2010, when 7 boys were registered as Faraj.
  • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Faraj as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3412

2018

Births in 2018

5

Latest year

Peak year

2010

7 births

Estimated living

12

2026

Meaning

What does Faraj mean?

The name Faraj originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "faraja," which means "to open" or "to relieve." The name is believed to have originated around the 7th century CE, during the early days of Islam.

In Arabic culture, the name Faraj is often associated with the concept of relief from distress or difficulty. It is a name that carries a sense of hope and optimism, and it was often given to children as a way of expressing the desire for a life filled with joy and blessings.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Faraj can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. In Surah Al-Inshirah, the name is mentioned in the context of God's promise to relieve the difficulties and burdens of the believers.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Faraj. One of the most famous was Faraj ibn Salih, a 10th-century Arab mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is known for his work on the calculation of planetary positions.

Another historical figure with the name Faraj was Faraj ibn Firuz, a 12th-century Persian poet and composer. He is celebrated for his contributions to the development of classical Persian music and his poetic works that explored themes of love and spirituality.

In the 13th century, Faraj ibn al-Lubnan was a prominent Druze leader and philosopher from Lebanon. He played a significant role in the development of the Druze faith and is remembered for his teachings on ethics and morality.

Moving forward in time, Faraj Allah Zaki was an Egyptian playwright and novelist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is considered a pioneer of modern Arabic literature and is renowned for his works that addressed social issues and the plight of the working class.

In more recent history, Faraj Fouad was an Egyptian military officer and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Egypt from 1976 to 1981. He played a crucial role in the negotiations that led to the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, a landmark peace agreement in the Middle East.

While these are just a few examples, the name Faraj has been carried by many notable individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and disciplines.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Faraj over time

The chart below shows babies named Faraj registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Faraj, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2018, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Faraj
02457201020142018

Decades

Faraj by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Faraj 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
2010s #3021 12 2

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FAQ

Faraj: questions and answers

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

In 2018, Faraj was ranked #3412 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Faraj most popular?

The peak year on record was 2010, with 7 babies registered as Faraj in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Faraj?

A masculine Arabic name meaning relief, aid or deliverance.

How many people are called Faraj in the UK?

A total of 12 babies have been registered as Faraj across the 2 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.