Farah

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A few things about Farah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.

• 👶How commonAbout 1 in every 9,804 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Farah, 164 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Farah would very likely be the only one.
• 📜HistoryFarah first shows up in US birth records in 1960, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 65 years since.
• 🏆Best yearIts best year was 1976, when it reached #803.
• 📈Then vs nowFarah is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 20,619 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 9,804.
• 🚀TrendFarah has climbed 74 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,348. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
• 📍Where it's lovedFarah is most popular in Michigan, where it ranks #457, followed by New York (#859) and Illinois (#927). It's in the top 1,000 in 5 states.
• 💬MeaningIn Arabic, Farah means “joy”. Our records link it to Arabic and English roots.

About the name Farah

Farah is a girl name of Arabic and English origin meaning “joy”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with F and ending in “-rah”. US birth records list Farah for girls from 1960 to 2025, in 66 of those 66 years. Its best year was 1976, when it ranked #803 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,348, with 164 babies.

Origin:Arabic namesEnglish names