Farah
Farah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfærə/ · /ˈfɛərə/
Meaning and origin of Farah
- A female given name from Arabic.
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic فَرَح (faraḥ, “joy”).
How popular is Farah?
Since 1880, 6,278 girls and 98 boys in the U.S. have been named Farah (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #803 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #6445 in 1989. In 2025, 164 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Farah
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Farah
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Farah FAQ
What does the name Farah mean?
A female given name from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic فَرَح (faraḥ, “joy”).
What is the origin of the name Farah?
Farah is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Farah?
Since 1880, 6,278 girls and 98 boys in the U.S. have been named Farah (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #803 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #6445 in 1989. In 2025, 164 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Farah a boy or girl name?
Farah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 6,278 girls and 98 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.