boy's name
Faissal
FY-sul
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 425
Faissal is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1985, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1970.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Faissal Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 60 |
| 1980s | 135 |
| 1990s | 115 |
| 2000s | 95 |
| 2010s | 20 |
How Popular Is Faissal?
In 2011, Faissal was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Faissal Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Faïssal | Faïssal is a rare spelling of Faissal, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 10 times, mostly in France. | 10 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Faissal
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Faissal Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Faissal over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Faissal
- Pronunciation FY-sul
Sibling Names for Faissal
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Faissal — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Faissal
Is Faissal a girl's or a boy's name?
Faissal is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Faissal?
Faissal has 2 syllables.
When was Faissal most popular?
Faissal peaked in 1985, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.