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Faraj

Boy name · Arabic

Meaningrelief, remedy · Arabic

Faraj is an Arabic boy name meaning “relief, remedy”. 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 crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Faraj would score 15 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
  • GenerationFaraj peaked in 1992, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Faraj you'd meet today is about 33 years old.
  • HistoryFaraj first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
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hello, little Faraj

US births per million boys, 1992–2025

024199220002024

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Faraj

Faraj is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “relief, remedy”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Faraj

What does the name Faraj mean?

Faraj means “relief, remedy” and comes from Arabic.

What is the origin of the name Faraj?

Faraj 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 Faraj a boy or girl name?

Faraj is a boy name.

How popular is the name Faraj?

Faraj is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #7,422 in 1992, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Faraj?

Faraj is an Arabic boy name meaning “relief, remedy”. 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 crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.