"faith, trust, belief"
Origin: Middle English from Latin
Language: English
Faith
Pronunciation: [ f-AYTH ]
Girl Name
#249 Most Popular
Steady
1 Syllable
A timeless virtue name carrying divine trust
English
American
Christian
Spiritual
Classic
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Meaning & Origin
"fidelity, loyalty"
Origin: Latin fides
Language: English
The Story of Faith
Faith is an English virtue name derived from the Latin 'fides,' meaning trust, faith, and loyalty. As a given name, it began to be used by Puritan settlers in 17th-century England and America, who favored names representing Christian virtues alongside Hope, Charity, and Grace. Faith as a theological concept — trust in God without direct evidence — is central to Protestant Christianity, and the name carries this spiritual weight for many families across generations.
Faith has been a steady presence in the US top 100 since the 1990s, peaking in the early 2000s at around #53. It is particularly popular in the American South and in Evangelical Christian communities. Country superstar Faith Hill kept the name visible and beloved throughout the 1990s and 2000s.
As a virtue name, Faith sits alongside Hope, Charity, and Grace in the Puritan naming tradition that has shaped English names for four centuries. In the Christian tradition, faith is one of the three theological virtues (faith, hope, and charity) described by Saint Paul in 1 Corinthians 13.
Fun Facts
- Faith, Hope, and Charity are the three theological virtues in Christian tradition
- Country singer Faith Hill has sold over 40 million records worldwide
- Faith was among the Puritan virtue names used in 17th-century New England alongside Patience, Prudence, and Charity
Faith in Other Languages
Latin
Fides
French
Foi
German
Glauben
Italian
Fede
Spanish
Fe
Famous People Named Faith
F
Faith Hill
Musician
1967
Country music superstar known for 'This Kiss,' 'Breathe,' and 'There You'll Be'
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Faith (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) Fictional
Other
The rebellious and complex second Vampire Slayer in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, played by Eliza Dushku
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity Rank
- #249
- Total SSA Count
- 1,272
- Cultural Origins
- English American Christian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Nicknames
Fai
Fay
Faiie
Pairs Well With
Faith Hope
Faith Grace
Faith Ann
Faith Marie
Faith Elizabeth
Faith Joy
Sibling Names
Also a Boy Name
Faith is also used as a boy name, ranked #10797.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Faith
What does the name Faith mean?
"faith, trust, belief" (from Middle English from Latin). "fidelity, loyalty" (from Latin fides). Faith is an English virtue name derived from the Latin 'fides,' meaning trust, faith, and loyalty. As a given name, it began to be used by Puritan settlers in 17th-century England and America, who favored names representing Christian virtues alongside Hope, Charity, and Grace. Faith as a theological concept — trust in God without direct evidence — is central to Protestant Christianity, and the name carries this spiritual weight for many families across generations.
What is the origin of the name Faith?
Faith has Middle English from Latin, Latin fides, English, American, and Christian origins. In Middle English from Latin, it means "faith, trust, belief". In Latin fides, it means "fidelity, loyalty".
Is Faith a boy or girl name?
Faith is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #249. As a boy name, it is ranked #10797. Faith is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Faith?
Faith is pronounced f-AYTH.
How popular is the name Faith?
Faith is currently ranked #249 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Faith?
Common nicknames for Faith include Fai, Fay, and Faiie.
What are good middle names for Faith?
Popular middle name pairings include Faith Hope, Faith Grace, Faith Ann, Faith Marie, Faith Elizabeth, and Faith Joy.
What are good sibling names for Faith?
Names that pair well with Faith as siblings include Hope, Grace, Joy, Love, Charity, and Patience.
How many syllables does Faith have?
Faith has 1 syllable, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Faith a common or rare name?
Faith is a popular name, ranked #249 for girls. It is well-known without being overused.
About the Name Faith
Faith is a girl name with English, American, and Christian origins . The name means "faith, trust, belief" in Middle English from Latin .
Is Faith a boy or girl name? Faith is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #249 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #10,797. Faith is more commonly used as a girl name.
Faith is currently ranked #249 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Faith has 1 syllable and is pronounced f-AYTH, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Faith include Fai, Fay, and Faiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.