UK girl's name
Fareedah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "unique" or "precious".
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.
Fareedah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Fareedah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2411, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 11 births.
This profile covers 100 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2004 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 100 living people in the UK are called Fareedah. 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
- • Fareedah ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 11 girls were registered as Fareedah.
- • About 100 living people in the UK are estimated to have Fareedah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2411
2024
Births in 2024
11
Latest year
Peak year
2012
11 births
Estimated living
100
2026
Meaning
What does Fareedah mean?
The name Fareedah is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "farada," which means "unique" or "unparalleled." It is a feminine name that has been in use for centuries in various Islamic cultures and regions.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Fareedah can be traced back to the 7th century, during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. It is believed to have been initially used as a descriptive term to refer to women who possessed exceptional qualities or stood out from the crowd.
In Islamic history, the name Fareedah has been associated with several notable figures. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Fareedah bint Al-Mugheerah, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century. She was renowned for her piety, knowledge, and dedication to the Islamic faith.
Another prominent figure was Fareedah Al-Bahraaniyah, a 12th-century Sufi mystic and scholar from Bahrain. She was highly regarded for her spiritual insights and contributions to the study of Islamic mysticism.
In the 14th century, Fareedah Al-Makkiyah was a renowned scholar of Islamic jurisprudence and theology. She hailed from Mecca and was celebrated for her vast knowledge and expertise in various fields of Islamic studies.
During the 16th century, Fareedah Bint Abi Al-Khayr was a prominent poet and literary figure from Ottoman Syria. Her works were widely praised for their eloquence and depth, and she was considered a master of Arabic literature.
In more recent times, Fareedah Zaman, born in 1939, was a distinguished Pakistani academic and author. She made significant contributions to the fields of literature, education, and women's rights, and her works have been widely acclaimed and translated into multiple languages.
While the name Fareedah has its roots in Arabic culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and is now used by individuals of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds around the world. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to its beautiful meaning and the rich historical legacy associated with it.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Fareedah over time
The chart below shows babies named Fareedah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 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 Fareedah, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fareedah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Fareedah 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 | #3353 | 30 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3802 | 52 | 8 |
| 2000s | #4435 | 18 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Fareedah
- 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
Fareedah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Fareedah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Fareedah was ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.
When was Fareedah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 11 babies registered as Fareedah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Fareedah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "unique" or "precious".
How many people are called Fareedah in the UK?
A total of 100 babies have been registered as Fareedah across the 16 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.