How Many People Are Named Firas?

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

Firas
Very Rare
Arabic

Firas means 'lion' in Arabic, symbolizing strength and courage. Only 467 people named Firas live in the US today, making up just 1 in 706,503 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2014 with 22 births, showing its recent rise.

~467
Living in US
1 in 706,503
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Lion
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Confident Determined
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 represents leadership, authority, and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

252,856
Worldwide Bearers
#4,160
Global Rank
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
100,945
🇮🇶 Iraq
67,202
🇸🇾 Syria
26,503
🇯🇴 Jordan
24,945
🇵🇸 Palestine
6,916
🇱🇧 Lebanon
5,080
🇸🇩 Sudan
3,570
🇱🇾 Libya
2,938
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
2,603
🇰🇼 Kuwait
2,223

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
467 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
327
Would be under 30 (68%)
151
Would be 30–60 (32%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 478 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: 2014

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Firas Through the Generations

Firas, a name of Arabic origin, has seen a steady increase in usage over the past few decades. With only 467 individuals bearing this name in the United States, it stands out as a very rare choice. Interestingly, the majority of those named Firas are under 30 years old, indicating that it's a name embraced by younger generations. The peak year for Firas was 2014, with 22 births recorded, suggesting a growing trend among parents looking for unique names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 6
Michigan 5

✨ Similar Names to Firas

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Firas's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Firas

How Many People Have the Name Firas?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 467 people in the United States currently share the name Firas. That works out to roughly 1 in every 706,503 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Firas a Common or Rare Name?

Firas 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 Firas Mean?

Firas means "lion" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Firas Most Popular?

The name Firas reached peak popularity in 2014, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Firas?

Approximately 467 people named Firas live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 478. That works out to roughly 1 in 706,503 Americans.

Is Firas a rare name?

Firas is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 706,503 Americans has this name.

What does the name Firas mean?

Firas means "lion" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Firas more male or female?

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

When was Firas most popular?

Firas peaked in 2014 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US467
All-Time Births478
1 in X1 in 706,503
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2014
World Rank#4,160
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.