How Many People Are Named Faria?
Complete statistics for the name Faria: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Faria is a very rare female name, with only 200 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,648,655 Americans. The majority of those named Faria are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 202 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: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Faria Through the Generations
Faria peaked in popularity in 2009 with 14 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Faria is 18, with 191 under 30, 11 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This stark age distribution underscores how Faria is predominantly a name of the younger generation, reflecting its status as a relatively new addition to the American lexicon.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Faria's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Faria
How Many People Have the Name Faria?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,806 people in the United States currently share the name Faria. That works out to roughly 1 in every 57,087 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Faria a Common or Rare Name?
Faria is classified as 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 Faria Mean?
Faria means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Faria in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Faria Most Popular?
The name Faria reached peak popularity in 2009, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Faria?
Approximately 5,806 people named Faria live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,806. That works out to roughly 1 in 57,087 Americans.
Is Faria a rare name?
Faria is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 57,087 Americans has this name.
What does the name Faria mean?
Faria means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Faria more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Faria are male and 100% are female.
When was Faria most popular?
Faria peaked in 2009 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.