Faith
Faith is a girls' name of English origin meaning “trust and belief in God.” It ranked #254 in the United States in 2025. Faith emerged as a virtue name among Puritan settlers in 17th-century America.
how do you pronounce Faith?
FAYTH
Hear it spoken aloud with our AI pronunciation tool.
what does Faith mean?
The name Faith means “trust and belief in God.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Faith emerged as a virtue name among Puritan settlers in 17th-century America. It remains a popular choice in Christian communities across the English-speaking world.
where does the name Faith come from?
A transparent virtue name, taken directly from the English word faith.
the history of Faith
Wikipedia credits the Puritans with popularizing Faith as a given name in the seventeenth century, when it was also used within longer phrase-names such as Be-faithful, Faithful, Faith-my-joy and Fight-the-good-fight-of-faith — a naming style particular to that movement.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #254 |
| 2024 | #248 |
| 2023 | #237 |
| 2022 | #188 |
| 2021 | #165 |
| 2020 | #134 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Faith?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Faith?
- Faith Hill (singer)
- Faith Evans (singer)
- Faith Ford (actress)
what names are similar to Faith?
what names go well with Faith?
Sibling names that share Faith's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
love Faith? get 10 more names curated for your family.
Popularity rankings and meanings are just the starting point. Our AI consultant finds names that match your heritage, style, and what matters most to you.
Completely free. No credit card required.
start free consultation