Faraz
Meaningheight, elevation · Persian
Faraz is an Indian boy name meaning “height, elevation”, with Persian roots. Persian names often draw on poetry, light and the natural world. 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, Faraz would score 17 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10).
- GenerationFaraz peaked in 1990, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Faraz you'd meet today is about 35 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Faraz would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 344,828 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryFaraz 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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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Faraz
Faraz is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “height, elevation”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Boy name: Arjun · bright, shining
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Idris · possibly studious
- Boy name: Aarav · peaceful, calm
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Unisex name: Aryan · noble
- Boy name: Ishaan · lord, ruler
Questions about the name Faraz
What does the name Faraz mean?
Faraz means “height, elevation” and comes from Persian.
What is the origin of the name Faraz?
Faraz is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Persian. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Faraz a boy or girl name?
Faraz is a boy name. In 2025, 5 US boys were named Faraz.
How popular is the name Faraz?
Faraz ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1990, when it reached #3,058. Over the last five years it has slipped 3,941 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Faraz?
Faraz is an Indian boy name meaning “height, elevation”, with Persian roots. Persian names often draw on poetry, light and the natural world. 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.