Farrah
Farrah is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Joy, gladness, or happiness.
Origin and history
Farrah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'joy' or 'happiness'. It gained widespread recognition in the United States during the late 1970s, largely popularized by actress Farrah Fawcett. Today, it remains a moderately used and familiar choice among American parents.
Popularity in the United States
12,156 babies in the United States have been named Farrah since 1880. It ranks #1462 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1132.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.1 %)
- TX (11 %)
- NY (9.3 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
- GA (4.8 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,039 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,451 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,195 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,534 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,799 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,132 |
Famous people named Farrah
- Farrah Fawcett: Actress, Model
- Farrah Abraham: Reality TV Personality, Author
Fun facts
- The name experienced a massive surge in popularity in the U.S. in 1977 following the success of Charlie's Angels star Farrah Fawcett.
- Derived from the Arabic root meaning to be glad or joyful, making it a common positive vocabulary word.