Farid
- Meaning
- Unique; incomparable
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What does Farid mean?
Farid means “Unique; incomparable”.
Farid is an Arabic name meaning unique or incomparable, also used in Persian and other languages shaped by Arabic naming traditions. The meaning concerns something standing apart or having no equal, which is why precious sometimes appears as a related interpretation. It is a complete personal name rather than a title that requires a longer form.
The spelling Fareed is a useful comparison when the name is written in English letters; the extra vowel can make one pronunciation more obvious to an English reader. The name also belongs to a wider literary and spiritual history through figures bearing Farid or longer names containing it. For a family, its central meaning can express the particular place their child holds in their lives without comparing the child with anyone else.
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How popular is Farid?
United States · 2025Explore how often Farid is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #2,775 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Farid
- 46 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 27.8% More than 2024
Farid over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #2,775 | 46 |
| 2024 | Boys | #3,294 | 36 |
| 2023 | Boys | #2,968 | 42 |
| 2022 | Boys | #3,717 | 30 |
| 2021 | Boys | #3,762 | 29 |
| 2020 | Boys | #3,601 | 30 |
| 2019 | Boys | #3,658 | 30 |
| 2018 | Boys | #4,402 | 23 |
| 2017 | Boys | #3,403 | 33 |
| 2016 | Boys | #3,182 | 36 |
| 2015 | Boys | #4,438 | 22 |
| 2014 | Boys | #3,400 | 32 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Farid
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Amir
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Prince or commander in Arabic; treetop in Hebrew
Shares an origin with Farid.
Jasper
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Traditionally treasurer or bringer of treasure
Shares an origin with Farid.
Jude
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Praised; to be generous, to be good to others
Shares an origin with Farid.
Zayden
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Modern name; sometimes linked to growth
Shares an origin with Farid.
Kairo
Mostly boys- Meaning
- The victorious, through Cairo
Shares an origin with Farid.
Muhammad
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Praised; praiseworthy
Shares an origin with Farid.
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