Faris vs Issa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faris

Boy #1,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Persia (place name)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian Malaysian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,452
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Far, Fay, Faie

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Issa

Boy #1,533 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God saves, God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili East African West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,533
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Is

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Popularity Comparison

Faris Rank #1,452
Issa Rank #1,533

Faris is more popular, ranked #1452 vs #1533 for Issa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faris ___

  • Faris Ali
  • Faris Hassan
  • Faris Malik
  • Faris Ibrahim
  • Faris Yusuf
  • Faris Tariq

Issa ___

  • Issa Ahmad
  • Issa Omar
  • Issa Malik
  • Issa Ibrahim
  • Issa Yusuf
  • Issa Kareem

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Faris

Layla Nour Zara Tariq Yasmin

If you choose Issa

Omar Tariq Amara Laila Yasmin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faris or Issa more popular?

Faris is more popular, ranked #1452 compared to Issa at #1533 in the United States.

What do Faris and Issa mean?

Faris means "Persia (place name)" (Arabic origin). Issa means "God saves, God is salvation" (Hebrew via Arabic origin).

Are Faris and Issa boy or girl names?

Faris is primarily a boy name. Issa is primarily a boy name.

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