Farah
Farah is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Joy, gladness, or happiness.
Origin and history
Farah is a female name of Arabic origin that translates to joy or happiness. It became widely recognized in the United States in the late 20th century, partly popularized by actress Farrah Fawcett despite the variation in spelling. The name continues to enjoy steady, moderate usage as a brief and melodic choice.
Popularity in the United States
6,278 babies in the United States have been named Farah since 1880. It ranks #2148 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1227.
States where it is most popular
- NY (22.1 %)
- CA (20.6 %)
- TX (12.6 %)
- FL (12.1 %)
- MI (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 149 |
| 1970-1980 | 710 |
| 1980-1990 | 818 |
| 1990-2000 | 863 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,185 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,580 |
| 2020-2029 | 973 |
Famous people named Farah
- Farah Zeynep Abdullah: Actress, Singer
- Farah Pahlavi: Royal
Fun facts
- While commonly spelled Farah, the alternative spelling Farrah gained widespread fame in the United States due to actress Farrah Fawcett.
- Derived directly from the Arabic root noun meaning joy or jubilation.