Will my child share the name Faizan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 45 UK babies named Faizan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Faizan in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Faizan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Faizan has been fairly steady, ranked #758 in 2025 against #781 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #444 in 2010.

Is Faizan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Faizan 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 Faizan?

Notable people named Faizan include: Muhammad Faizan, Faizan Khan (Indian cricketer) and Faizan Asif.

Is Faizan a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Faizan

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Faizan is a distinctive choice, ranked #758 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Faizan in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#758

About the Name Faizan

Faizan is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 76 places over five years. Its high point was #444 in 2010, and it now sits at #857. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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

⭐ Famous People Named Faizan

Muhammad Faizan — Muhammad Faizan is a Pakistani cricketer.
Faizan Khan (Indian cricketer) — Faizan Khan is an Indian cricketer.
Faizan Asif — Faizan Asif is a Pakistani-born cricketer who played for the United Arab Emirates national cricket team.

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