Falaq

Falaq - A very unique female name

Falaq appeared on the charts for the first time in 2022 on position #3981. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Falaq and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Falaq? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Falaq. The baby girl name Falaq was given to 5 baby girls in 2025, ranking #4903 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 260,694 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Falaq peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 3981.

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Falaq is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Falaq is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #2,200 - and is the least popular in New York at position #2,200.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Falaq is where you live.

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Falaq origin and meaning

Arabic

From Arabic falaq, 'daybreak, dawn' — the word that names a chapter of the Quran, Surah Al-Falaq

Falaq is taken from the genuine Arabic word falaq, the breaking of dawn, known to Muslim families from Surah Al-Falaq, 'The Daybreak,' one of the short protective chapters of the Quran. In US data it is brand new, first recorded in 2022. The meaning is the word itself.

Attested etymology

Falaq is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Falaq, pop culture references for the name Falaq and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Falaq

We've found the following names that sound similar to Falaq, sorted by popularity.

Felicia / Flossie / Felecia / Felisha / Felice / Felisa / Felica / Feliz / Falisha / Floyce /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Falaq

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Falaq a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Falaq?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

fah-LAK · /fəˈlæk/

Around the world

• Falaq (Arabic) — The source word, written فلق in Arabic script

Spellings and nicknames

• Falak — A closely related romanisation — in Arabic a different but neighbouring word, for the sky or orbit

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2022, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Falaq for its Quranic resonance and its image of dawn breaking.

Worth knowing

• The q will be dropped or turned into a k in US records, collapsing it into Falak, a different word.