UK boy's name
Fayyad
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "helpful" or "generous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Fayyad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Fayyad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2012 to 2015. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Fayyad. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Fayyad ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 4 boys were registered as Fayyad.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Fayyad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Fayyad mean?
The name Fayyad has its roots in the Arabic language. It is derived from the word "fayyadh," which means "abundant" or "overflowing." The name is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula during the medieval period, specifically in regions that are now part of modern-day Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Oman.
Historically, the name Fayyad was often associated with individuals who were blessed with wealth, prosperity, or generosity. In ancient Arabic literature, the term "fayyadh" was used to describe rivers or streams that were full and overflowing with water, symbolizing abundance and fertility.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fayyad can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher Al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE). In his works, he mentioned a scholar named Fayyad ibn Muhammad al-Marwazi, who lived in the 11th century and was known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence.
Another notable figure who bore the name Fayyad was Fayyad al-Tawwab (d. 1237 CE), a Muslim scholar and poet from Seville, Spain. He was renowned for his contributions to the literary and intellectual circles of the Iberian Peninsula during the era of Muslim rule in the region.
During the Ottoman Empire, the name Fayyad was particularly popular among the elite and scholarly classes. One prominent individual was Fayyad Pasha (1590-1675 CE), an Ottoman statesman and grand vizier who served under Sultan Mehmed IV. He was known for his diplomatic skills and played a crucial role in negotiating peace treaties with neighboring powers.
In more recent times, Fayyad Al-Rashidi (1936-2021 CE) was a prominent Saudi Arabian poet and literary figure. He was renowned for his contributions to modern Arabic poetry and his efforts in preserving the cultural heritage of the Arabian Peninsula.
Another notable individual with the name Fayyad was Dr. Salam Fayyad (born 1952 CE), a Palestinian economist and politician who served as the Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority from 2007 to 2013. He was widely respected for his efforts in promoting economic development and good governance within the Palestinian territories.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Fayyad over time
The chart below shows babies named Fayyad registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Fayyad, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fayyad by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Fayyad 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 | #4367 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Fayyad
- 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
Fayyad: questions and answers
How popular is the name Fayyad in the UK right now?
In 2015, Fayyad was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Fayyad most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 4 babies registered as Fayyad in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Fayyad?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "helpful" or "generous".
How many people are called Fayyad in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Fayyad 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.