Faith: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: f-ah-eeth
Origin: Italy
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Trust and loyalty

The name Faith is derived from the English word 'Faith, 'which comes from the Latin word 'fides, 'meaning trust and loyalty. Faith it became popularized during the 17th century by the Puritans as a virtue name. Over time, Faith has remained a consistently popular name in English-speaking countries, often associated with religious virtues and trust. It is also the name of a Greek Faith, who was a child martyr along with her sisters Hope and Charity. The name's enduring popularity reflects its timeless, significance in conveying trust and faithfulness. Faith is a strong and confident name, celebrated for its boldness and resilience, making it ideal for individuals with a dynamic spirit.

Faith Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Faith is currently #58 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Faith is currently #19 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Faith is currently #27 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Faith is currently #11 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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