Faris
Pronunciation: [ f-EHR-ihs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Faris first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 10 babies have been named Faris in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Faris is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,033 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,033
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Faris is also used as a boy name, ranked #1452.
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About the Name Faris
Faris is a girl name .
Is Faris a boy or girl name? Faris is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,033 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,452. Faris is more commonly used as a boy name.
Faris is currently ranked #68,033 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Faris include Far, Fay, Faie, and Farkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Faris include Farida . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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