Faisal
- Pronunciation
- [Fai-sal]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Decisive; Resolute
- Origin
- Arabic
Faisal Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,108 baby boys have been named Faisal. The name peaked in 2014 with 82 US births that year (rank #1818). In 2024, ranked #2752 nationally — 934 places below its 2014 peak.
Top States for Faisal
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Faisal births are: California (252), New York (157), Texas (99).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Faisal
If you like Faisal's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
6-Letter Names Starting with F
Names with Faisal's exact length and starting letter: Fabian, Fabien, Fabion, Faegan, Faelen.
Quick Facts About Faisal
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Compare Faisal to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Faisal against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).