How Many People Are Named Faraja?

Complete statistics for the name Faraja: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Faraja
Very Rare
Swahili

Faraja means 'relief' in Swahili, making it a name rich with hope and comfort. Only 23 people named Faraja live in the US today, which means 1 in 14,451,823 Americans share this unique moniker. All Farajas are under 30, highlighting its status as a truly modern name.

~23
Living in US
1 in 14,451,823
Americans
2021
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Relief
🌐
Origin
Swahili
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Hopeful Comforting Joyful
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, driven by their ambition and determination.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

80,834
Worldwide Bearers
#12,240
Global Rank
🇹🇿 Tanzania
78,099
🇨🇩 DR Congo
2,356
🇮🇳 India
168
🇳🇬 Nigeria
89
🇳🇪 Niger
29
🇰🇪 Kenya
23
🇺🇸 United States
12
🇲🇼 Malawi
9
🇵🇭 Philippines
7
🇨🇬 Congo
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
23 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 5
23
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 23 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2021

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
28
Classic Feel
4
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Faraja Through the Generations

Faraja, a name that carries the promise of relief and joy, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 2021 with 7 births. Today, there are 23 individuals named Faraja, all under the age of 30, indicating a name that's embraced by younger generations. The name's origins trace back to Swahili, adding a layer of cultural richness to its modern usage.

✨ Similar Names to Faraja

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Faraja's Swahili roots

📄 About the Name Faraja

How Many People Have the Name Faraja?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 23 people in the United States currently share the name Faraja. That works out to roughly 1 in every 14,451,823 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Faraja a Common or Rare Name?

Faraja is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Faraja Mean?

Faraja means "relief" and comes from Swahili origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Faraja in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Faraja Most Popular?

The name Faraja reached peak popularity in 2021, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Faraja?

Approximately 23 people named Faraja live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 23. That works out to roughly 1 in 14,451,823 Americans.

Is Faraja a rare name?

Faraja is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 14,451,823 Americans has this name.

What does the name Faraja mean?

Faraja means "relief" and comes from Swahili origins.

Is Faraja more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Faraja are male and 0% are female.

When was Faraja most popular?

Faraja peaked in 2021 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US23
All-Time Births23
1 in X1 in 14,451,823
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age5
Peak Year2021
World Rank#12,240
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.