Will my child share the name Faizaan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Faizaan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Faizaan in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Faizaan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Faizaan is declining: down 839 places since 2020, to #2,664 in 2025. It peaked at #586 in 2002.

Is Faizaan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Faizaan 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.

Is Faizaan a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Faizaan

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Faizaan is a distinctive choice, ranked #2664 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Faizaan in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Faizaan

Faizaan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1430 places in five years. It was most popular in 2002 at #586 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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