Farrah
Farrah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Farrah
Root meaning: “iron worker, smith”
- A female given name from Arabic.
Etymology
Variant of Farrar, from Middle English ferreor (“iron worker, smith”). The given name was popularized by the American actress Farrah Fawcett (1947-2009). Her name is often interpreted as a variant of Farah.
How popular is Farrah?
Since 1880, 12,156 girls and 7 boys in the U.S. have been named Farrah (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #177 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #5116 in 1980. In 2025, 168 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Farrah
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Farrah
Sister and brother names that share Farrah's Arabic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Farrah FAQ
What does the name Farrah mean?
Farrah traces back to a root meaning "iron worker, smith". A female given name from Arabic. Variant of Farrar, from Middle English ferreor (“iron worker, smith”). The given name was popularized by the American actress Farrah Fawcett (1947-2009). Her name is often interpreted as a variant of Farah.
What is the origin of the name Farrah?
Farrah is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Farrah?
Since 1880, 12,156 girls and 7 boys in the U.S. have been named Farrah (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #177 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #5116 in 1980. In 2025, 168 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Farrah a boy or girl name?
Farrah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 12,156 girls and 7 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.