Girl nameCurrently #1,363 in the USSteady
Farah
//ˈfɛɹə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20125 lettersStarts with F
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Farah's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Farah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Farah |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 19 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 14 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 19 |
| 1969 | 30 |
| 1970 | 21 |
| 1971 | 20 |
| 1972 | 36 |
| 1973 | 35 |
| 1974 | 47 |
| 1975 | 78 |
| 1976 | 173 |
| 1977 | 173 |
| 1978 | 66 |
| 1979 | 62 |
| 1980 | 72 |
| 1981 | 79 |
| 1982 | 72 |
| 1983 | 60 |
| 1984 | 83 |
| 1985 | 77 |
| 1986 | 77 |
| 1987 | 92 |
| 1988 | 97 |
| 1989 | 121 |
| 1990 | 92 |
| 1991 | 89 |
| 1992 | 70 |
| 1993 | 101 |
| 1994 | 74 |
| 1995 | 77 |
| 1996 | 85 |
| 1997 | 84 |
| 1998 | 94 |
| 1999 | 110 |
| 2000 | 93 |
| 2001 | 92 |
| 2002 | 130 |
| 2003 | 134 |
| 2004 | 123 |
| 2005 | 116 |
| 2006 | 137 |
| 2007 | 126 |
| 2008 | 140 |
| 2009 | 135 |
| 2010 | 156 |
| 2011 | 164 |
| 2012 | 183 |
| 2013 | 166 |
| 2014 | 161 |
| 2015 | 177 |
| 2016 | 157 |
| 2017 | 151 |
| 2018 | 177 |
| 2019 | 120 |
| 2020 | 153 |
| 2021 | 159 |
| 2022 | 157 |
| 2023 | 173 |
| 2024 | 167 |
Farah through the decades
- Farah peaked in 2012, when 183 babies were named Farah in the US.
- The 2020s were Farah's strongest decade, averaging 162 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Farah has risen 7% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Farah currently ranks #1,363 in the US and is holding steady.