Faith in Chinese
Faith in Chinese is 费思 (Fèi Sī).
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- faith, trust
Faith is a name of English origin, generally understood to mean "faith, trust". It has been in continuous US use since Social Security records begin in 1880, peaking in the 2000s.
3 ways to write Faith
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
费思
Fèi Sī
The standard transliteration of Faith: 费 (fèi, "expense (phonetic 'fei')"), 思 (sī, "to think; longing"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
To fit Mandarin syllable rules, the sounds are broken into 2 characters: 费 fèi + 思 sī. The tone contour is 4-1 (falling, high level).
Character breakdown
18 strokes total (simplified)- 费
fèi
Tone 4 · 9 strokes (simplified)
expense (phonetic 'fei')
- 思
sī
Tone 1 · 9 strokes (simplified)
to think; longing
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
希悦
Xī Yuè
Inspired by "faith, trust": 希 (xī, "hope; rare") + 悦 (yuè, "pleased, delighted"), expressing faith, sincerity and hope.
Why these characters?
希 (hope; rare) answers the "faith" in Faith's meaning, and 悦 (pleased, delighted) rounds it off as a typical ending for girls' names.
Character breakdown
17 strokes total (simplified)- 希
xī
Tone 1 · 7 strokes (simplified)
hope; rare
- 悦
yuè
Tone 4 · 10 strokes (simplified)
pleased, delighted
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
菲诚
Fēi Chéng
菲 (fēi, "fragrant, luxuriant") + 诚 (chéng, "sincere, honest"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
菲 (fēi) sounds close to the opening "faith" of Faith (compare 费 fèi) but means "fragrant, luxuriant"; 诚 adds "sincere, honest".
Character breakdown
20 strokes total (simplified)- 菲
fēi
Tone 1 · 12 strokes (simplified)
fragrant, luxuriant
- 诚
chéng
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
sincere, honest
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Recent US usage of Faith
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Faith ranked 195 among names recorded for girls, with 9,090 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 133,752 girls named Faith since 1880, with the high point in 2003 (5,593 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #296 to #119 among girls.
- Peak year
- 2003
- Peak decade
- 2000s
- First year
- 1880
- Total since 1880
- 133,752
More About Faith in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Faith offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Faith, you'll find options that work for you.
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Other popular choices include Julie in Chinese, Mariah in Chinese, and Margaret in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Faith, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Faith to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write Faith in Chinese?
费思 (Fèi Sī), or 費思 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How popular is the name Faith?
US Social Security records show 133,752 girls named Faith since 1880, with the high point in 2003 (5,593 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #296 to #119 among girls.
Is there a Chinese name for Faith with real meaning?
Try 希悦 (Xī Yuè): hope; rare + pleased, delighted, inspired by "faith, trust". For something that still sounds like Faith, 菲诚 (Fēi Chéng) is a middle ground.