Boy
Faisal
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About Faisal
This distinguished name carries an air of nobility and strength that has resonated across generations. Parents who choose Faisal often appreciate its sophisticated sound and the way it rolls off the tongue with confidence. The name presents a wonderful balance between being recognizable yet distinctive in contemporary settings. It works beautifully in multicultural environments and maintains its elegance whether shortened to a nickname or kept in full form. Children bearing this name often grow into its inherent sense of leadership and dignity, finding that it serves them well in both personal and professional spheres throughout their lives.
Popularity of the Name Faisal
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United Kingdom | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #339 | |
| 1998 | #424 | |
| 1999 | #465 | |
| 2000 | #422 | |
| 2001 | #473 | |
| 2002 | #538 | |
| 2003 | #561 | #875 |
| 2004 | #742 | |
| 2005 | #736 | |
| 2006 | #726 | |
| 2007 | #774 | |
| 2008 | #847 | |
| 2009 | #993 | |
| 2014 | #852 |
Top names by country: United Kingdom · Canada
Variations of Name Faisal
Names Similar to Faisal
Nicknames for Faisal
- Fais
- Sal
- Faizy
- Fez
Famous People Named Faisal
| Faisal of Saudi Arabia | Former King of Saudi Arabia |
| Faisal I of Iraq | Former King of Iraq |
| Faisal II of Iraq | Former King of Iraq |
| Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud | Saudi Prince and Governor |
| Faisal Khan | Indian Film Actor |
| Faisal Edhi | Pakistani Philanthropist |
| Faisal Qureshi | Pakistani Actor |
| Faisal Shahzad | Pakistani-American attempted terrorist |
| Faisal Al-Maliki | Palestinian Foreign Minister |
| Faisal Al-Fayez | Jordanian Politician |
| Faisal Islam | British Journalist |
| Faisal Al-Husseini | Palestinian Politician |
| Faisal bin Turki | Saudi Royal |
| Faisal Al-Kasim | Qatari Television Host |
| Faisal Ispahani | Pakistani Politician |
| Faisal Al-Duwaisan | Kuwaiti Diplomat |
Characters Named Faisal
| Faisal Mahmood | Character in the novel "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" by Mohsin Hamid |
| Faisal Al-Tariq | Character in the TV series "24" |