Emma Girl
EH-muh
“whole, universal” · Germanic
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Faith
GirlEnglish· “faith, trust”
- Meaning
- faith, trust
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- FAYTH
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #254
- US babies 2025
- 1,212
- Best rank
- #48 (2002)
- Peak year
- 2003
Meaning and origin of Faith
Faith is an English name that means “faith, trust”.
Faith is the English word for trust and belief, from Old French feid and Latin fides. It became a given name among the Puritans in the seventeenth century, when English Protestants favored names drawn from Christian virtues, and it is one of the three theological virtues named by Paul alongside hope and charity. Unlike some Puritan virtue names that faded, Faith has stayed in steady use. The single syllable is soft yet firm, and the meaning is clear to anyone who hears it. It works well as a first name or as a middle name paired with something longer, such as Olivia Faith or Faith Elizabeth.
Popularity over time
Faith has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 144 different years. Its best national rank was #48 in 2002, and the most babies received it in 2003, when 5,597 were named Faith. In 2025, 1,212 babies were named Faith, and it ranked #254 nationally. That is 64% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #563 in 1920, #378 in 1950, #305 in 1980, #66 in 2000, #74 in 2010, and #254 in 2025. Of the 147,851 US girls named Faith since records began, 33% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 31,987 babies. Since 2010, 41,077 more have been named Faith.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kylie, Trinity, Paige, Jade, and Gabriela.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Faith ranked highest in Hawaii, South Dakota, and Alaska.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | #81 | 9 |
| South Dakota | #122 | 9 |
| Alaska | #152 | 5 |
| Oregon | #155 | 23 |
| Maryland | #161 | 31 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Faith is usually pronounced FAYTH, with one syllable. It has five letters, starts with F and ends in “-th”.
Middle names for Faith
A few middle names that flow with Faith: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Faith
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Faith mean?
Faith is an English name that means “faith, trust”.
What is the origin of the name Faith?
Faith has English roots. Faith is the English word for trust and belief, from Old French feid and Latin fides.
Is Faith a popular name?
Yes. Faith ranked #254 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Faith a boy or girl name?
Faith is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Faith?
Faith is usually pronounced FAYTH. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings