The nameFarida
Farida is an Arabic name for something rare and precious.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Farida means "unique, precious" in Arabic, and is used for a pearl without equal.
Origin
Arabic.
History
Queen Farida of Egypt was the first wife of King Farouk. In England and Wales the name reached 1449th place in 2024.
Popularity of the name Farida
Farida in the United States
Farida was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 379 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Farida. Its rise began around 1938, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Farida in the United States were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 34 births a year on average, against 45 in the five years before.
Farida in France
Farida was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 2,800 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Farida. Its rise began around 1952, and it peaked in 1966. Half of all babies named Farida in France were born before 1971, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Farida
Names from the same generation as Farida, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Farida mean?
Farida means "unique, precious" in Arabic, and is used for a pearl without equal.
What is the origin of the name Farida?
Arabic.
Is Farida a girl's or a boy's name?
Farida is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Farida?
In 2024, Farida was the 3995th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 37 births.
What are the variants of the name Farida?
Variants and related names of Farida include Farid.
What are good sibling names for Farida?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Siham, Israa, Kenza and Noora for a sister, Ishaq, Yasser, Hashim and Marwan for a brother.