Will my child share the name Faiza with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 37 UK babies named Faiza per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Faiza in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Faiza becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Faiza is rising: up 1,349 places since 2020, to #951 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #450 in 2002.

Is Faiza a good choice for a distinctive name?

Faiza is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Faiza?

Notable people named Faiza include: Faiza Al-Kharafi and Faiza Jama Mohamed.

Is Faiza a popular baby name in the United States?

Faiza does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #951

Faiza

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Faiza is a distinctive choice, ranked #951 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Faiza in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#951

About the Name Faiza

Faiza is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1235 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #450 in 2002 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Faiza is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Faiza in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Faiza

Faiza Al-Kharafi — Faiza Mohammed Al-Kharafi is a Kuwaiti chemist and academic.
Faiza Jama Mohamed — Faiza Jama Mohamed is a Somalian women's rights activist, Africa Regional Director of Equality Now.
Aminath Faiza — Aminath Faiza was a Maldivian Dhivehi language poet and author.

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