UK girl's name
Faryal
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "precious one" or "valuable".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Faryal is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Faryal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1863, with 15 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 31 births.
This profile covers 300 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. 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 48% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 299 living people in the UK are called Faryal. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Faryal ranked #1863 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 15 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 31 girls were registered as Faryal.
- • About 299 living people in the UK are estimated to have Faryal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1863
2023
Births in 2023
15
Latest year
Peak year
2015
31 births
Estimated living
299
2026
Meaning
What does Faryal mean?
The name Faryal is of Arabic origin and is derived from the feminine form of the Arabic word "Faryal," which means "unique" or "precious." The name has been in use for centuries in the Arabic-speaking world, particularly in regions such as the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Faryal can be traced back to the 7th century, during the early years of the Islamic Golden Age. At that time, the name was associated with scholars and intellectuals who contributed to the advancement of various fields, including literature, philosophy, and science.
In the 11th century, the name Faryal gained popularity among Arabic nobility and royalty. Historical records mention a princess named Faryal who lived during the Abbasid Caliphate and was renowned for her beauty and intelligence.
The name Faryal also holds significance in Islamic literature and poetry. In the 13th century, the Persian poet Rumi wrote about a character named Faryal in his famous work, the Masnavi. This work is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of Persian literature and has been widely studied and admired for centuries.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Faryal. One of the earliest known was Faryal al-Andalusi, a renowned 10th-century scholar and poet from the Iberian Peninsula (born around 930 AD). Her works were widely celebrated and contributed to the literary and intellectual traditions of the region.
Another prominent figure was Faryal al-Maghribi, a 12th-century Moroccan mathematician and astronomer (born around 1150 AD). She made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is recognized for her work on algebraic equations and trigonometry.
In the 16th century, Faryal Begum was a prominent figure in the Mughal Empire. She was the wife of the Mughal emperor Akbar and played a crucial role in shaping the cultural and artistic landscape of the empire (born around 1540 AD).
In the 19th century, Faryal Gohar was a renowned Egyptian writer and feminist (born in 1847). She was a pioneer in advocating for women's rights and education, and her works contributed to the intellectual and social discourse of her time.
More recently, in the 20th century, Faryal Rumi was a Pakistani politician and diplomat (born in 1935). She served as the first female ambassador of Pakistan to several countries and played a significant role in promoting international relations and diplomacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Faryal over time
The chart below shows babies named Faryal registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Faryal, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 15 births in 2023, compared with 31 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Faryal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Faryal 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 | #1999 | 56 | 4 |
| 2010s | #2275 | 184 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3316 | 45 | 7 |
| 1990s | #2707 | 15 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Faryal
- 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
Faryal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Faryal in the UK right now?
In 2023, Faryal was ranked #1863 for girls in England and Wales, with 15 births registered.
When was Faryal most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 31 babies registered as Faryal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Faryal?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "precious one" or "valuable".
How many people are called Faryal in the UK?
A total of 300 babies have been registered as Faryal across the 24 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.