Faisal

Faisal is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 47 boys in the United States.

Faisal at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Faisal

Faisal belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Faisal first appears in Social Security records in 1973. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1577 in 1999, and in 2024 47 babies received the name — 2,108 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Faisal in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Best US rank
#1577 in 1999
Peak year
2014
Babies named Faisal in 2024
47
Total since 1880
2,108

Faisal in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#312 in 1997
Babies named Faisal in 2025
16
Total since 1996
985

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Faisal mean?

The meaning of Faisal is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Faisal a boy or girl name?

Faisal is a boy name. In 2024, 47 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Faisal?

Faisal comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Faisal?

Faisal first appears in US records in 1973. Its best-ever ranking was #1577 in 1999, and 47 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.