The nameFares

Fares is an Arabic name of chivalry.

Meaning

Fares comes from the Arabic faris, "knight, horseman".

Origin

Arabic.

History

In England and Wales Fares reached 1655th place in 2019.

Popularity of the name Fares

Fares in the United States

2859thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2012peak year (51 births)
1,015babies named Fares in the United States since 1880
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Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Fares was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 421 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Fares. Its rise began around 1978, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Fares in the United States were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 43 births a year.

Fares in France

251stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2011peak year (425 births)
9,700babies named Fares in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Fares was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 3,770 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Fares. Its rise began around 1983, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Fares in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 248 births a year on average, against 332 in the five years before.

Sibling names for Fares

Names from the same generation as Fares, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fares mean?

Fares comes from the Arabic faris, "knight, horseman".

What is the origin of the name Fares?

Arabic.

Is Fares a girl's or a boy's name?

Fares is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Fares?

In 2024, Fares was the 2859th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 45 births.

What are good sibling names for Fares?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Safia, Tasnim, Aicha and Aziza for a sister, Ayoub, Yassin, Marwan and Salim for a brother.