Faraj

Faraj is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “relief, respite, salvation.” In 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Faraj at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Persian
Meaning
“relief, respite, salvation”

About the name Faraj

Faraj belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Persian tradition. Its meaning — “relief, respite, salvation” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Faraj first appears in Social Security records in 1992. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #7768 in 1992, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 40 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Faraj in US records

First recorded (US)
1992
Best US rank
#7768 in 1992
Peak year
1992
Babies named Faraj in 2024
5
Total since 1880
40

Faraj in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2010
Best rank
#2629 in 2010
Babies named Faraj in 2025
4
Total since 1996
16

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Faraj mean?

Faraj means “relief, respite, salvation” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Faraj a boy or girl name?

Faraj is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Faraj?

Faraj comes from the Muslim & Arabic and Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Faraj?

Faraj first appears in US records in 1992. Its best-ever ranking was #7768 in 1992, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

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