Will my child share the name Faria with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Faria per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Faria in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Faria becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Faria has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 155 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1525 in 2012. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Faria a good choice for a distinctive name?

Faria 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 Faria a popular baby name in the United States?

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

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3696

Faria

Faria is a distinctive choice, ranked #3696 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Faria in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3696

About the Name Faria

Faria has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 155 places in five years. It was most popular in 2012 at #1525 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Faria is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.