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Faaris

♂ Boy

Pronounced FAA-riss /ˈfɑː.ɹɪs/Medium

Meaning: Faaris is an Arabic name meaning 'knight; horseman; skilled rider' (also read as 'cavalier'). A strong, classic name across the Arab world and Muslim families.Medium

In 30 seconds: A gallant Arabic name: Faaris means 'knight; horseman' (said 'FAA-riss'). Strong, classic, and dashing.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFaaris is an Arabic name meaning 'knight; horseman; skilled rider' (also read as 'cavalier'). A strong, classic name across the Arab world and Muslim families.
U.S. rank (2025)#11099 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 89

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200320032025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Faaris is an Arabic name meaning 'knight; horseman; cavalier,' evoking skill and courage on horseback. It is a classic across the Arab world and Muslim families — a strong, gallant pick (said 'FAA-riss').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, strong, and classic.

Did you know? Faaris is Arabic for 'knight; horseman; skilled rider' — a strong, chivalrous name with a long history across the Arab world (said 'FAA-riss').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Faaris — Arabic, 'knight; horseman'

Variations

FarisFaresFarris

Nicknames

FariRis

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Faaris mean?

Faaris is an Arabic name meaning 'knight; horseman; skilled rider.'

How do you pronounce Faaris?

It's said FAA-riss /ˈfɑː.ɹɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Faaris a boy or girl name?

Faaris is a boy's name in Arabic and here.

How popular is Faaris?

Faaris is rare in the U.S. and well established in the Arab world.

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