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Fayrouz

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningturquoise · Persian

Fayrouz is an Arabic girl name meaning “turquoise”, 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Word funFayrouz doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Fayrouz would score 22 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
  • GenerationFayrouz is having its moment right now. Most Fayrouzs are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Fayrouz would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 161,290 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryFayrouz first shows up in US birth records in 2015, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
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hello, little Fayrouz

US births per million girls, 2015–2025

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About the name Fayrouz

Fayrouz is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “turquoise”. 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 Fayrouz

What does the name Fayrouz mean?

Fayrouz means “turquoise” and comes from Persian.

What is the origin of the name Fayrouz?

Fayrouz is Arabic in origin, and its meaning traces back to Persian. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Fayrouz a boy or girl name?

Fayrouz is a girl name. In 2025, 10 US girls were named Fayrouz.

How popular is the name Fayrouz?

Fayrouz ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2024, when it reached #7,967. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,051 places.

What should I know before naming my baby Fayrouz?

Fayrouz is an Arabic girl name meaning “turquoise”, 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 simple to spell and say, 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.