Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Faysal

Name: Popularity of the name Faysal in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Faysal, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,812

Peak Rank

#5,553 (2009)

Total Babies

205

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1993

First Year

2023

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#5553

Peak Rank

205

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Faysal

Faysal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1993, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 16 Faysals were born — ranking #5,553 that year. As of 2026, Faysal ranks #10,812 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 205 Faysals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Faysal

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

Faisal
Fizzle
Fuzzle
Foozle
Feasel
Feazel
Feisal
Fatal
Fossil
Facial
Fatale
Facile

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Faysal

What does the name Faysal mean?

Faysal is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Faysal in 2026?

In 2026, Faysal ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Faysal most popular?

Faysal reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #5,553 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Faysal a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Faysal is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Faysal?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Faysal include Clarkson, Tipton, Halden. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Faysal

Faysal is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 205 births in the dataset. Faysal's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #5,553. Use the chart and map above to compare Faysal'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.