Will my child share the name Faria with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Faria per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Faria in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Faria becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Faria is rising: up 1,747 places since 2020, to #2,788 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,525 in 2012.

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.

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Faria is a distinctive choice, ranked #2788 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Faria in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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