girl's name
Faridah
fah-REE-dah (Arabic)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 128
Faridah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2009, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Faridah Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 7 |
How Popular Is Faridah?
In 2024, Faridah was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Faridah Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Faridah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Faridah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Faridah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Faridah
- Arabic fah-REE-dah
Sibling Names for Faridah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Faridah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Faridah
How popular is the name Faridah?
In 2024, Faridah was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Faridah a girl's or a boy's name?
Faridah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Faridah?
Faridah has 3 syllables.
When was Faridah most popular?
Faridah peaked in 2009, when 12 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.