Fares
2025 SSA
About Fares
Fares is a masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from the word 'fāris' meaning 'knight,' 'horseman,' or 'skilled rider.' The name carries connotations of chivalry, bravery, and nobility within Arabic culture. Fares appears in various forms throughout the Middle East and North Africa, including spelling variants like Faris and Fariz. The name has grown in recognition globally as cultural boundaries have expanded, though it remains more common in Arabic-speaking countries and Muslim communities. Fares has a pleasant, accessible sound that travels well across cultures while maintaining its meaningful heritage. Its association with knighthood and horsemanship connects to valued qualities of courage and skill.
Pronounced FAR-ez.
As of October 2026, Fares ranked #2689 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2460 for boys in 2012.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,521 | 49 | 25.5 |
| 2015 | #2,820 | 42 | 21.9 |
| 2016 | #2,946 | 40 | 21.1 |
| 2017 | #2,909 | 41 | 22.2 |
| 2018 | #2,912 | 41 | 22.6 |
| 2019 | #2,909 | 42 | 23.4 |
| 2020 | #2,897 | 41 | 23.8 |
| 2021 | #3,037 | 40 | 22.9 |
| 2022 | #2,838 | 45 | 25.8 |
| 2023 | #2,853 | 44 | 25.7 |
| 2024 | #2,834 | 45 | 26.1 |
| 2025 | #2,689 | 48 | 28.1 |