How Many People Are Named Farah?

6,212

people in the United States are named Farah

1 in 53,927 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#3637

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0019%

Of US population

Peak Year

2012

183 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Arabic
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Means "joy" in Arabic.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
98.4%
Male
1.6%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 22.8 years old

Young (<30) 4,171
67.1%
Adult (30–60) 1,983
31.9%
Senior (>60) 58
0.9%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1960 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 881
California 818
Texas 497
Florida 476
Michigan 252
Illinois 239
New Jersey 228
Virginia 124
Pennsylvania 84
Ohio 79

💡 Fun Facts About "Farah"

  • 167 babies were named Farah in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2012
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1960
  • Most popular in New York

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