Fairy or belief
Faya is a rare name with multiple potential roots. In Arabic contexts, it is often associated with the word for 'fay' or 'fairy,' while in some European traditions, it is viewed as a variant of Faye, derived from the Old French word for 'loyalty' or 'belief.'
Less common today
Faya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,890 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
