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Faraz
♂ Boy
Pronounced fah-RAHZ /fɑˈrɑz/Medium
Meaning: From the Persian faraz, 'ascent; elevation; height; a high place'Low
In 30 seconds: Ascent; elevation; height: Faraz is Persian. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'fah-RAHZ').
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Origin LowPersian
MeaningFrom the Persian faraz, 'ascent; elevation; height; a high place'
U.S. rank (2025)#12624 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 660
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
Faraz comes from the Persian faraz, 'ascent; elevation; height; a high place'. A crisp, classic name (said 'fah-RAHZ').
In the U.S. it appears in Persian and South Asian families. Rare, ascent-and-height at the root, and crisp.
Did you know? Faraz means 'ascent; elevation; height' in Persian — a crisp, aspiring name (said 'fah-RAHZ').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Faraz — Persian etymology
Variations
FaarazFiraz
Nicknames
Fara
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Faraz mean?
Faraz is Persian for 'ascent; elevation; height'.
How do you pronounce Faraz?
It's said fah-RAHZ /fɑˈrɑz/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Faraz a boy or girl name?
Faraz is a boy's name.
How popular is Faraz?
Faraz is a very rare name in the U.S.