Faiza

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Pronounced FAH-ee-zah /ˈfɑ.i.zɑ/High

Meaning: Feminine of Faiz — Arabic 'victorious, successful, one who attains' — a classic across the Muslim worldHigh

In 30 seconds: Victory in feminine form: Faiza is Arabic for 'triumphant, successful' — she who attains her goal. Strong, graceful, and classic across the Muslim world.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFeminine of Faiz — Arabic 'victorious, successful, one who attains' — a classic across the Muslim world

U.S. rank (2025)#4103 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births35 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,059

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Faiza is the feminine of Faiz — from Arabic fawz, 'victory, success, attainment' — 'the victorious one'. A dignified classic across the Arab and South Asian worlds (Princess Faiza of Egypt among its bearers), it pairs strength with grace.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and South Asian Muslim families. Rare, victorious at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Faiza shares its root with 'fawz' — the Quranic word for the great triumph of paradise — so the name carries success in both this world and the next.

Overall data confidence 88%

Behind the Name — Faiza — etymology

Variations

FayzaFaizaFawzia

Nicknames

Fai

Famous Bearers

★Faiza Ahmed (1934–1983)
Renowned Egyptian-Syrian singer of the Arab golden age.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Faiza mean?

Faiza is Arabic for 'victorious, successful, one who attains'.

How do you pronounce Faiza?

It's said FAH-ee-zah /ˈfɑ.i.zɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Faiza a boy or girl name?

Faiza is a girl's name; Faiz is the masculine.

How popular is Faiza?

Faiza is a rare name in the U.S. and classic across the Muslim world.