Faraz
Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Faraz: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1986.
Of Persian origin, Faraz means “exalted” or “ascending,” drawn from the Persian root farāz, conveying a sense of rising or elevation. It is a name with strong cultural resonance in Iran and neighbouring regions, though less common in Scotland. The most prominent contemporary bearer is Faraz Rabbani, a Canadian Islamic scholar and founder of the SeekersGuidance online institute, who has helped popularise the name globally. There are no notable place connections specific to Scotland, but the name shares its uplifting meaning with the Persian word faraz which appears in poetic place names across Iran. A subtle cultural note: Faraz also appears as a surname in South Asian communities, and its phonetic similarity to the English word “farce” is coincidental, carrying no negative connotations in its original context.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19863 babies
- Latest (2002)
- #4383 babies
- Total births
- 6since 1986
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y