Firas
Meaningperceptive · Arabic
Firas is an Arabic boy name meaning “perceptive”. 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.
Did you know?
- AnagramShuffle the letters of Firas and you get Faris. Same letters, different name.
- Hidden namesLook closely: Firas has the name Ira hiding inside it.
- GenerationFiras peaked in 1991, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Firas you'd meet today is about 34 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Firass too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Firas would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 131,579 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryFiras first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Firas
Firas is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “perceptive”. 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 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 Firas
What does the name Firas mean?
Firas means “perceptive” and comes from Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Firas?
Firas 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 Firas a boy or girl name?
Firas is a boy name. In 2025, 13 US boys were named Firas.
How popular is the name Firas?
Firas ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1991, when it reached #3,224. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,056 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Firas?
Firas is an Arabic boy name meaning “perceptive”. 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.