Farah
Farah first appears in US records in 1960. It peaked in 2012, when 178 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 164.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Farah popular?
Steady Farah has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2012.
| 2020s | 973 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,580 | |
| 2000s | 1,185 | |
| 1990s | 863 | |
| 1980s | 818 | |
| 1970s | 710 | |
| 1960s | 149 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Farah mean?
Farah means “joy” or “happiness” in Arabic.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Farah mean?
Farah means Joy, happiness. Farah means “joy” or “happiness” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Farah?
Farah is of Arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Farah?
Farah is pronounced “FAH-rah.”
Is Farah a boy or a girl name?
Farah is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Farah a popular name right now?
Farah has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2012.
How popular is the name Farah?
In 2025, Farah ranked #1350 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Farah most popular?
Farah was most popular in 2012, when about 178 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Farah?
Names similar to Farah include Iman, Sana, Malika, Malak, Rania.
What names go well with Farah?
Arabic names that pair well with Farah include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.