Faiz
Meaningvictorious · Arabic
Faiz is an Arabic boy name meaning “victorious”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Faiz would score 16 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10).
- GenerationFaiz peaked in 2004, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Faiz you'd meet today is about 21 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Faiz would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 106,383 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryFaiz first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
US births per million boys, 1977–2025
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About the name Faiz
Faiz is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “victorious”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It hit its peak in the 2000s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Faiz
What does the name Faiz mean?
Faiz means “victorious” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Cairo (“the victorious”), Ziggy (“victorious protection”), Fawaz (“successful, victorious”) and Mansur (“victorious, aided by God”).
What is the origin of the name Faiz?
Faiz is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Faiz a boy or girl name?
Faiz is a boy name. In 2025, 16 US boys were named Faiz.
How popular is the name Faiz?
Faiz ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 2004, when it reached #3,368. Over the last five years it has climbed 3,946 places.
What names are similar to Faiz?
If you like Faiz, you might also like Cairo, Ziggy, Fawaz and Mansur.
What should I know before naming my baby Faiz?
Faiz is an Arabic boy name meaning “victorious”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.