Faye
Meaning: Fairy, loyalty, faith
Origin: English/French
Gender: Girl
Rank in Ireland: #154
Total births: 2,684
History: Faye has thrived in the border counties of Cavan, Monaghan, and Louth, where resilience defines the local character. The name carries the determination of communities who navigated partition with grace. It reflects the enduring spirit of Ireland's borderlands.
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| Current rank (2025) | #80 |
| Babies named Faye in 2025 | 61 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 2,684 |
| Peak year | 2012 (163 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #43 |
| Years in records | 1975–2025 (49 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 15 spots |
Frequently asked about Faye
What does the name Faye mean?
Faye means “Fairy, loyalty, faith” from English/French roots.
What is the origin of the name Faye?
Faye has English/French origin. The traditional meaning is “Fairy, loyalty, faith”.
How popular is Faye in Ireland?
Faye ranked #80 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 61 babies that year.
When was Faye most popular?
Faye peaked in 2012 with 163 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Faye a boy or girl name?
Faye is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Fayes in registered births are female.
Is the name Faye rising or falling in popularity?
Faye has fallen 15 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #65 in 2020 to #80 in 2025.
How long has Faye been recorded in Ireland?
Faye appears in birth records in Ireland across 49 years — from 1975 through 2025.