Faris
- Pronunciation
- [Fa-ris]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Knight; Horseman
- Origin
- Arabic
Faris Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,074 baby boys have been named Faris. The name peaked in 2017 with 133 US births that year (rank #1342). In 2024, ranked #1443 nationally — 101 places below its 2017 peak.
Top States for Faris
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Faris births are: California (325), Texas (247), New York (215).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Faris
If you like Faris's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
5-Letter Names Starting with F
Names with Faris's exact length and starting letter: Faber, Fabio, Fadil, Fadwa, Fagan.
Quick Facts About Faris
Where in the US Is Faris Most Popular?
Average boy-name rank within each state across 2016–2025 SSA records. A lower number means the name appears closer to the top of that state's boys-name rankings — a per-capita measure that isn't biased toward large states. For Faris the strongest states are Massachusetts, Virginia, New York.
Strongest boys-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | #690 | 18 |
| 2 | Virginia | #760 | 76 |
| 3 | New York | #786 | 68 |
| 4 | New Jersey | #793 | 30 |
| 5 | Illinois | #819 | 43 |
Weakest boys-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | #819 | 43 |
| 2 | New Jersey | #793 | 30 |
| 3 | New York | #786 | 68 |
| 4 | Virginia | #760 | 76 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | #690 | 18 |
Source: SSA state-level baby-name dataset 2016–2025. States with fewer than 3 years of data for Faris in this window are excluded. Births < 5 in a given state-year are suppressed by SSA for privacy.
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferris | Rock | Male | Celtic |
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Compare Faris to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Faris against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).