Farid

Farid is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “unique, one-of-a-kind.” In 2024 it was given to 36 boys in the United States.

Farid at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“unique, one-of-a-kind”

About the name Farid

Farid belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “unique, one-of-a-kind” — 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, Farid first appears in Social Security records in 1962. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2394 in 1977, and in 2024 36 babies received the name — 1,074 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Farid in US records

First recorded (US)
1962
Best US rank
#2394 in 1977
Peak year
2023
Babies named Farid in 2024
36
Total since 1880
1,074

Farid in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1485 in 1998
Babies named Farid in 2025
7
Total since 1996
172

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Farid mean?

Farid means “unique, one-of-a-kind” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Farid a boy or girl name?

Farid is a boy name. In 2024, 36 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Farid?

Farid comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Farid?

Farid first appears in US records in 1962. Its best-ever ranking was #2394 in 1977, and 36 babies were given the name in 2024.

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