girl's name
Ferial
feh-RYAL
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 140
Ferial is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2014 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 1994, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1981.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ferial Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 55 |
| 2010s | 15 |
How Popular Is Ferial?
In 2014, Ferial 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 Ferial Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Férial | Férial is a rare spelling of Ferial, written with an acute accent and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Ferial
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ferial Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ferial over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ferial
- Pronunciation feh-RYAL
Sibling Names for Ferial
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ferial — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ferial
Is Ferial a girl's or a boy's name?
Ferial is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ferial?
Ferial has 2 syllables.
When was Ferial most popular?
Ferial peaked in 1994, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.