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Farida

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningunique, precious · Arabic

Farida is an Arabic girl name meaning “unique, precious”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Farida has the name Ari hiding inside it.
  • GenerationFarida peaked in 2015, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Farida you'd meet today is about 10 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Farida would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 42,373 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryFarida first shows up in US birth records in 1938, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 87 years since.
Baby in a pink top lying on a white blanket
hello, little Farida

US births per million girls, 1938–2025

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

About the name Farida

Farida is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “unique, precious”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2010s and is climbing again now. 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 Farida

What does the name Farida mean?

Farida means “unique, precious” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Jewel (“precious gem”), Aziza (“precious, beloved”), Precious (“precious”) and Quetzalli (“precious feather”).

What is the origin of the name Farida?

Farida is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Farida a boy or girl name?

Farida is a girl name. In 2025, 38 US girls were named Farida.

How popular is the name Farida?

Farida ranked #3,832 for US girls in 2025, given to 38 babies. Its best year was 2015, when it reached #3,092. Over the last five years it has climbed 716 places.

What names are similar to Farida?

If you like Farida, you might also like Jewel, Aziza, Precious and Quetzalli.

What should I know before naming my baby Farida?

Farida is an Arabic girl name meaning “unique, precious”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.