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Faraj

♂ Boy

Pronounced FAH-raj /ˈfɑː.rɑːdʒ/Medium

Meaning: Faraj is an Arabic name meaning 'relief,' 'remedy' or 'the easing of distress' — the sense of hardship giving way to comfort. It carries Arabic heritage and is noted here respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name: Faraj means 'relief; remedy; easing of distress' (said 'FAH-raj').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFaraj is an Arabic name meaning 'relief,' 'remedy' or 'the easing of distress' — the sense of hardship giving way to comfort. It carries Arabic heritage and is noted here respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12855 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 40

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819922024

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

Faraj is an Arabic name meaning 'relief,' 'remedy' or 'the easing of distress.' It carries a hopeful sense of comfort after hardship and appears across the Arabic-speaking world. Noted here with respect (said 'FAH-raj').

In the U.S. it is rare and reads as a heritage name. Rare, hopeful, and warm.

Did you know? Faraj, in Arabic, names the moment hardship gives way to comfort — 'relief' and 'remedy' — a hopeful name noted here respectfully (said 'FAH-raj').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Faraj — Arabic; 'relief; remedy; easing of distress'

Variations

FarrajFarag

Nicknames

FarRaj

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Faraj mean?

Faraj is an Arabic name meaning 'relief,' 'remedy' or 'the easing of distress.'

How do you pronounce Faraj?

It's said FAH-raj /ˈfɑː.rɑːdʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Faraj a boy or girl name?

Faraj is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Faraj?

Faraj is a rare name in the U.S.

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