Girl · #6,802 in 2026

Faryl

Faryl is the debut album by British mezzo-soprano Faryl Smith, released on 9 March 2009 by Universal Classics and Jazz. Smith rose to fame after her appearance on the second series of Britain's Got Talent and signed with Universal after the competition.

Current Rank
#6,802
Peak Rank
#6,802 (1967)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1967
First Year
1967
Last Year
1967
Peak Year
#6802
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Faryl

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Faryl is the debut album by British mezzo-soprano Faryl Smith, released on 9 March 2009 by Universal Classics and Jazz. Smith rose to fame after her appearance on the second series of Britain's Got Talent and signed with Universal after the competition.

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Origin & history
Smith rose to fame when she, aged 12, competed in the second series of ITV talent show Britain's Got Talent . During the series, she performed " Ave Maria " and a cover of Sarah McLachlan 's " Angel ". After her initial performance, she received singing lessons from Yvie Burnett , a move criticised by the press. Although she was at one point the favourite to win, she finished outside the top three in the live final. During the competition, Smith rejected offers of a record deal.

The Story of Faryl

Faryl first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1967, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1967, when 5 Faryls were born — ranking #6,802 that year. As of 2026, Faryl ranks #6,802 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Faryls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Faryl

Phonetically similar names — useful when Faryl is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Faryl

What does the name Faryl mean?
Faryl is the debut album by British mezzo-soprano Faryl Smith, released on 9 March 2009 by Universal Classics and Jazz. Smith rose to fame after her appearance on the second series of Britain's Got Talent and signed with Universal after the competition.
How popular is Faryl in 2026?
In 2026, Faryl ranks #6,802 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Faryl most popular?
Faryl reached its peak popularity in 1967, ranking #6,802 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Faryl a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Faryl is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Faryl?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Faryl include Antrina, Aundreia, Bart. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Faryl

Faryl is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1967 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Faryl's peak popularity came in 1967 when it ranked #6,802. Use the chart and map above to compare Faryl's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.