Fajr
Every Fajr since 1972 — 301 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fajr
Fajr is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,296 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 301 American babies have been named Fajr. Its peak came in 2016, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Fajr stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fajr year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #5,296 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,436 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,375 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,763 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,382 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,574 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,763 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,099 |
| 2017 | 17 | #6,903 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,041 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,616 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,206 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,638 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,602 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,547 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,579 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,169 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,913 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,757 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,190 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,455 |
| 2003 | 10 | #9,912 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,654 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,103 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,064 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fajr in 2025?
Fajr ranked #5,296 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fajr?
301 babies have been named Fajr in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fajr most popular?
Fajr peaked in 2016, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Fajr a boy or girl name?
Fajr is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fajr rising or falling?
Fajr is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.