US Popularity:2519
Origin:Arabic
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Beautiful, pleasant, lovely; Joy, happiness, delight
“Happiness,” “delight,” and “joy” are only some of the meanings that come from the charming gender-neutral Arabic name Farrah. Flaunting two origins, Farrah also has Germanic and Anglo-Saxon roots, where it means “beautiful,” “pleasant,” and “lovely.” With this name, the loved ones in baby Farrah’s life will know to expect a positive demeanor and an infectious smile that brightens up any room. If you wish to choose a name that’ll remind baby to always appreciate and proliferate the joy in life, the name Farrah is one to look out for.

Famous People Named Farrah

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Farrah Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Farrah is currently #2107 on The Bump
Boy:Farrah is currently #1188 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Farrah is currently #1456 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Farrah is currently #2519 in U.S. births
Girl:Farrah is currently #1348 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#1348
in 2023
- 138
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • A Dictionary of Muslim Names Edited by Professor S.A Rahman, pg. 24, 103

  • Behind the Name, Farrah, November 2019

  • Behind the Name, Farah, June 2023

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 138

  • Name Doctor, Farrah

  • Name Doctor, Farah

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