Faisal Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Faisal is an Arabic name that means 'judge' or 'separator'. It has evolved from its Arabic roots and has variants such as Faysal and Faisel. The name is often linked to leadership and authority, and it gained popularity in the 20th century due to significant historical figures. There is no biblical background associated with the name.
The name Faisal is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Faisal has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Faisal' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3451st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2067th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2353rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2431st out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Faisal' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Faisal"
Pronunciation
/ˈfaɪsəl/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Faisal is derived from the Arabic root 'f-s-l', which means 'to separate' or 'to judge'. It is often interpreted as 'the one who distinguishes between right and wrong'.
Meaning
judge, separator
Language Evolution
Faisal (modern Arabic), Faysal (variant), Faisel (variant)
Historical Usage
Faisal became popular in the Arab world during the 20th century, particularly due to the influence of notable leaders bearing the name, such as Faisal I of Iraq.
Variants & Derivatives
Faysal, Faisel, Faisaluddin
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Faisal is often associated with leadership and authority, reflecting its meaning. It continues to be a popular name in many Arabic-speaking countries.
Famous People
Faisal I of Iraq, King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, Faisal Al-Fayez (Jordanian politician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Faisal"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Faisal"
"Faisal" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3451st of 10718 | 142 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2067th of 16616 | 524 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2353rd of 24088 | 782 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2431st of 23106 | 660 |
Regional Popularity of "Faisal" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
49.61% 1728th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
35.13% 1572nd/4475 |
43.99% 2285th/5194 |
28.65% 1810th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
58.53% 2682nd/4582 |
37.57% 1940th/5164 |
32.70% 2391st/7313 |
28.14% 2100th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
50.33% 2005th/3984 |
57.97% 2601st/4487 |
38.86% 2651st/6822 |
35.60% 2234th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Faisal" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Faisal"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Faisal" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.