The nameFarid
Farid is an Arabic and Persian name meaning unique.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Farid means "unique, matchless" in Arabic.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In England and Wales Farid reached 1485th place in 1998.
Famous people named Farid
- Farid al-Din Attar, Persian poet
Popularity of the name Farid
Farid in the United States
Farid was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 261 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Farid. Its rise began around 1962, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Farid in the United States were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 33 births a year on average, against 29 in the five years before.
Farid in France
Farid was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 6,170 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Farid. Its rise began around 1954, and it peaked in 1975. Half of all babies named Farid in France were born before 1976, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 23 births a year.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Farid
Names from the same generation as Farid, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Farid mean?
Farid means "unique, matchless" in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Farid?
Arabic.
Is Farid a girl's or a boy's name?
Farid is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Farid?
In 2024, Farid was the 3303rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 36 births.
What are the variants of the name Farid?
Variants and related names of Farid include Farida.
What are good sibling names for Farid?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Tasnim, Aziza, Safia and Asma for a sister, Moussa, Salim, Nasser and Habib for a brother.
Who are famous people named Farid?
Farid al-Din Attar, Persian poet.