Faith name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 17th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: English

Usage: English, Kannada and Spanish

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Faith

fayth

Meaning: Trust, Belief, Faithful, Loyalty, Hope, Confidence, One of the Virtues, Faith and Charity

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What does Faith mean?
Variations of Faith
Nicknames for Faith
Middle Names for Faith
How popular is Faith?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Faith
Sibling Names for Faith
Famous People Named Faith
Lists having Faith

What does Faith mean?

Faith's meaning is Trust, Belief, Faithful, Loyalty, Hope, Confidence, One of the Virtues, Faith or Charity has origin in English prevalently used in Spanish, Kannada and English is used as a gender insensitive name.

Faith is equivalent of Faith that is usedforeign in Spanish language.

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How do I pronounce Faith?

You can pronounce the two syllabled name Faith as fayth. fa(i)-th is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Faith

Faeth, Fe, Faithmarie, Fayeth

Nicknames for Faith

There are plethora of nicknames to go along with Faith. Some of those include:

Names that rhyme with Faith

How popular is the name Faith?

a very popular name in United States with over 136366 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. Currently the moniker is on a rise, in 2002, 5592 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 48th position.

In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 3 times Also, Faith was a popular name in England and Wales. Over 12793 babies have been named Faith since 1996.

At the peak of its usage in 2006, the moniker grabbed the 61st spot and 952 baby girls were given the name. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 26 years but still dominating the charts.

Additionally, the first name has been in the top 100 baby names 12 times

Faith is a familiar baby name in Queensland, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 100 names.

In 2011, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 89 on girl names chart when 54 babies were given the name Faith. Over 105 babies in Queensland have been named Faith.

The moniker is a unique baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 2009, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 139 on girl names chart when 45 babies were named Faith.

There are over 578 babies that have been given the name Faith in Ireland. Also, in France, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 2000 names.

Recently in 2016, it ranked 1401st when 29 girls were named Faith. Over 223 babies in France have been named Faith. Also, in Netherlands, in just 3 years, it has made it to the top 400 names.

Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 399 on girl names chart when 32 babies were named Faith.

Faith is an uncommon baby name in Belgium, even after 20 years of use, it could not make it big.

There are over 315 babies that have been given the name Faith in Belgium. Faith is a rare baby name in Queensland however it is still in use. Over 105 babies in Queensland have been named Faith.

However things change on global perspective, Faith is extremely popular in Kenya where every 1 in 200 have the name as well as in Nigeria. Also the baby name is popular in Malawi, Uganda, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Ghana, Philippines, Rwanda, England and Zambia.

According to our evaluation, over 1010000 babies have been named Faith globally.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018	10700	6	122	2442
2017	12171	5	119	2597
2016	12102	5	100	3035
2015	8717	8	91	3305
2014	7535	10	79	3708

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Faith in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	6	16	629	688
	0	0	0	114

Numerological analysis of Faith

You are often taken as crazy because of your fearlessness and courageous acts you take to achieve your aspirations. You earn money fast but you also lose them fast. You don't depend on anyone's understanding and support. You love to change and can't stand constancy and monotony. Your primary goal is to create a life you won't need a yearly vacation from. You are dominant and leadership comes out naturally for you.

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Hunter - Meaning of Hunter is A Huntsman or Hunter has its origin in English and a gender-neutral name is principally used in English. In 2018, preeminent name Hunter captured 56th position in baby boy names list in United States
Geraldine - Eternal and Cherished Geraldine prevalently is used in English and German, meaning of Geraldine is "Spear Ruler, Spear Rule or Rule" has its roots in Old High German and Germanic is bestowed upon both sexes
Milton - Used in English, Swedish and Danish persistent and admired, Milton is used as a gender-neutral name which is rooted from Old English, Milton means "From the Middle Town or Settlement At a Mill"
Gary - Gary's meaning is Strong or Rule came from Irish and Germanic used as a unisex name is notably used in Swedish and Danish
Evan means Right Handed, Young Warrior or God is Gracious is originated from Hebrew and Celtic which is used mostly in Welsh and Slavic is aimed at both genders

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Middle names for Faith

Possible options for a child named Faith include these cutesy and atypical middle names:

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Sibling Names for Faith

If you've chosen the name "Faith" for your little one, you might be wondering what names would make great siblings. Whether you're looking for matching or complementary names, we've compiled a list of 10 beautiful and unique names that pair well with Faith.

Names for Faith's sister

Brother to Faith

Famous people named Faith

Faith McNulty, American non-fiction author
Faith Bandler, Australian civil rights activist of South Sea Islander and Scottish-Indian heritage
Faith Daniels, American television news anchor, reporter
Faith Macharia, Kenyan middle distance runner
Faith Chemutai, Kenyan long-distance runner
Faith Fenton, Canadian school teacher and investigative journalist
Saint Faith, saint
Faith No More, American rock band from San Francisco, California
Faith Hill, American singer and record producer
Faith Evans, American singer, songwriter, record producer
Faith Ford, American actress
Faith Prince, American actress and singer
Faith and the Muse, American gothic rock/dark wave band composed of two musicians

Faith Ringgold, painter, writer
Faith Brown, English actress, singer
Faith Brook, English actress
Faith Idehen, retired female sprinter from Nigeria
Faith Soloway, American folk-rock musician, comedic performer
Faith Domergue, American television and film actress
Faith Leech, Australian freestyle swimmer
Faith Yang, Taiwanese musician
Faith, bipedal female dog
Faith Erin Hicks, Canadian cartoonist and animator living
Faith Nolan, Canadian social activist
Faith Hubley, animator, known for her experimental work both
Faith Baldwin, American author of romance and fiction
Faith Wilding, Paraguayan American multidisciplinary artist - which includes but is not limited to: water color, performance, art, writing

Faith, Swedish doom metal band formed in 1984
Faith Popcorn, futurist, author
Faith Assembly, Synthpop project run by 'Mark Stacy
Faith Fay, actress, producer, and artist from Hawaii
Faith Hunter, American author and blogger
Faith Salie, American journalist, writer, actress, comedian
Faith in Plastics, four-piece indie pop/rock band from Perth
Faith Page, American singer, songwriter
Faith Hope and Charity, name of a vocal group from Tampa, Florida
Faith Geer in Wall Street as Actress
Faith Grant in Becoming Georgia Adair as Actress
Faith Clift in Horror Express as Actress
Faith Star in Face Fucking, Inc. 8 as Actress
Faith Dane in Gypsy as Actress

Faith Sandberg in Price Check as Actress
Faith Blankenship in Sahri as Actress
Faith Brooks in Stark Raving Mad as Miscellaneous Crew
Faith Bacon played significant role of Maxine in 1938 crime, drama flick Prison Train.
In 1921 adventure flick, The River of Stars, Faith Bevan characterized Cynthia Sutton.
Faith Clayton, from 1975 drama flick The Olive Tree, who characterized N.
Faith Kent, from 1986 drama, thriller flick Half Moon Street, who characterized the Lady Newhouse.
In thriller movie, The Last Breath, Faith Chase portrayed N.