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Farha

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningjoy · Arabic

Farha is an Arabic girl name meaning “joy”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Farha and you get Farah. Same letters, different name.
  • GenerationFarha peaked in 1995, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Farha you'd meet today is about 30 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Farha would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 270,270 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryFarha first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
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hello, little Farha

US births per million girls, 1979–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Farha

Farha is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “joy”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Farha

What does the name Farha mean?

Farha means “joy” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “joy” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Abigail (“my father is joy”), Joy (“joy”), Beatrice (“she who brings joy”) and Abby (“father's joy”).

What is the origin of the name Farha?

Farha is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Farha a boy or girl name?

Farha is a girl name. In 2025, 6 US girls were named Farha.

How popular is the name Farha?

Farha ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1995, when it reached #9,553.

What names are similar to Farha?

If you like Farha, you might also like Abigail, Joy, Beatrice and Abby.

What should I know before naming my baby Farha?

Farha is an Arabic girl name meaning “joy”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.