Farid

Farid - A very unique male name

Farid appeared on the charts for the first time in 1977 on position #2075. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Farid and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Farid? 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 Farid. The baby boy name Farid was given to 8 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3301 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 183,286 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Farid peaked in popularity 49 years ago in 1977 on position 2075.

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Farid is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Farid is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #1,963 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,963.

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 Farid is where you live.

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Farid origin and meaning

Arabic

From Arabic farīd, 'unique, incomparable, one of a kind'

Farid is a well-established Arabic and Persian name carried across the Muslim world. In the US data it has been used since 1977 at low levels, most often in Muslim families.

Attested etymology

Farid is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Farid

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

Fred / Freddie / Freddy / Ford / Fredy / Fredi / Fareed / Ferdie / Farhad / Fredie /

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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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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Farid

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 Farid 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 male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Farid?

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-REED · /fəˈriːd/

Around the world

• Ferid (Turkish) — The Turkish form of the same Arabic name
• Farit (Tatar and Russian) — A transliteration form used in Tatar and Russian-speaking communities

Spellings and nicknames

• Fareed — A fuller transliteration of the same Arabic name

Famous bearers

• Farid al-Atrash — Syrian-Egyptian singer, composer and oud player, one of the great figures of 20th-century Arab music (1910–1974) Historical

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A distinguished, meaningful name — 'unique' — that travels well across Arabic, Persian and Western use.

Worth knowing

• It is sometimes confused with Faris or Fahad