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Falaq

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Pronounced fuh-LAK /fəˈlæk/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic al-falaq, 'the daybreak; the splitting of dawn.' Al-Falaq is also the title of a chapter of the Quran, which we note respectfully. As a given name it carries the sense of first light.Medium

In 30 seconds: First light in a name: Falaq is Arabic for 'daybreak' (said 'fuh-LAK'). Luminous and meaning-rich.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic al-falaq, 'the daybreak; the splitting of dawn.' Al-Falaq is also the title of a chapter of the Quran, which we note respectfully. As a given name it carries the sense of first light.
U.S. rank (2024)#16013 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 45

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220172024

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

Falaq comes from Arabic al-falaq, 'the daybreak,' from a root meaning 'to split' — the dawn splitting the night. The word gives its name to a chapter of the Quran, which we note with respect. As a girls' given name it is rare and radiant (said 'fuh-LAK').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, luminous, and meaningful.

Did you know? Falaq is the Arabic word for daybreak — the moment the dawn splits the dark. Al-Falaq is also the title of a chapter of the Quran, a connection we note respectfully (said 'fuh-LAK').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Falaq — Arabic 'daybreak'; Quranic chapter Al-Falaq

Variations

FalakFalaqFalacq

Nicknames

FalLaqi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Falaq mean?

Falaq is Arabic for 'the daybreak; the splitting of dawn.' Al-Falaq is also the title of a chapter of the Quran.

How do you pronounce Falaq?

It's said fuh-LAK /fəˈlæk/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Falaq a boy or girl name?

Falaq is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Falaq?

Falaq is a very rare name in the U.S.

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