UK boy's name
Faraz
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "horseman" or "knight".
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.
Faraz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Faraz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2671, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 15 births.
This profile covers 211 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 53% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 215 living people in the UK are called Faraz. 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
- • Faraz ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 15 boys were registered as Faraz.
- • Faraz ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #438 in 2002.
- • About 215 living people in the UK are estimated to have Faraz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2671
2024
Births in 2024
8
Latest year
Peak year
1998
15 births
Estimated living
215
2026
Meaning
What does Faraz mean?
The name Faraz has its roots in the Persian language and culture, originating from the Middle Persian word "frāz," which means "high" or "elevated." This name gained popularity during the ancient Persian era and was often associated with individuals of higher social status or those with noble lineage.
One of the earliest known references to the name Faraz can be found in the ancient Persian epic, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. In this literary masterpiece, the name Faraz is mentioned as a character who played a significant role in the narrative.
During the medieval period, the name Faraz was particularly prevalent among the ruling classes and aristocracy of the Persian Empire. Several historical records from this time period mention individuals bearing this name, including Faraz ibn Abi'l-Faraj, a renowned Persian scholar and poet who lived in the 10th century.
As the Persian culture spread across various regions, the name Faraz also gained popularity in other parts of the Middle East and Central Asia. One notable figure was Faraz Khan, a military commander and ruler of the Mughal Empire in the 17th century, who played a crucial role in the expansion of the empire's territories.
Throughout history, several other notable individuals have carried the name Faraz, including:
1. Faraz Ahmad Khan (1548-1624), a Mughal nobleman and military commander during the reign of Akbar the Great. 2. Faraz Ali Khan (1760-1828), a Persian poet and calligrapher known for his contributions to the literary and artistic spheres. 3. Faraz Rabbani (1918-1992), a Pakistani diplomat and ambassador who served in various countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. 4. Faraz Anwar (born 1977), a Pakistani singer and songwriter known for his contributions to the Sufi rock genre. 5. Faraz Javed (born 1984), a Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team and various domestic teams.
The name Faraz has maintained its significance and popularity across various regions and cultures influenced by Persian heritage, carrying with it a sense of nobility and aspiration for greatness.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Faraz over time
The chart below shows babies named Faraz 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 Faraz, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Faraz by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Faraz 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 | #3205 | 24 | 4 |
| 2010s | #2858 | 54 | 8 |
| 2000s | #1917 | 93 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1347 | 40 | 4 |
Geography
Where Faraz is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Faraz. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Faraz ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #438 in 2002.
Across the UK
Faraz in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#438 in 2002
2 years of NRS records, 6 total registered
Related
Names similar to Faraz
- 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
Faraz: questions and answers
How popular is the name Faraz in the UK right now?
In 2024, Faraz was ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Faraz most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 15 babies registered as Faraz in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Faraz?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "horseman" or "knight".
How many people are called Faraz in the UK?
A total of 211 babies have been registered as Faraz across the 26 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 6 more in Scotland.
Where is Faraz most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Faraz ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #438 in 2002. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.