Will my child share the name Faizah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Faizah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Faizah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Faizah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Faizah is rising: up 705 places since 2020, to #2,138 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #717 in 1996.

Is Faizah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Faizah 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 Faizah?

Notable people named Faizah include: Faizah Saidin and Faizah Jamal.

Is Faizah a popular baby name in the United States?

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

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2138

Faizah

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Faizah is a distinctive choice, ranked #2138 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Faizah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#2138

About the Name Faizah

Faizah is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1024 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #717 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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

⭐ Famous People Named Faizah

Faizah Saidin — Siti Nurfaizah binti Saidin is a Malaysian women's footballer who plays as a defender for Malaysia National Women's League club Sabah FA.
Faizah Jamal — Faizah binte Haji Ahmad Jamal is a Singaporean academic who served as a Nominated Member of Parliament from 2012 to 2014.

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