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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Farrah — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Farra|Farrell
ArabicGirl↑↑ Surging

Farrah

FAR-uh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#1150
↑↑ Surging
#1150
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 29
Peak rank
#1150 in 2024
5yr change
+194 ranks
Birth frequency
5.8 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1150 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Arabic girl names
Farrah

Popularity score: 29  ·  SSA Rank: #1150

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
76
Higher than 76% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+194 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Arabic RootFeminineModern2-syllableFlower meaning90s RevivalUncommonSoft sound
Character
radiant joyeye-catching presence
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Farrahs

outspokenambitiousresilientcandidentrepreneurial
STRONG
High confidence

Farrah is an Arabic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1150 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +194 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1150 · rare
Farrah at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic meaning 'blooming flower' or 'beautiful,' often associated with joy and radiance
Language root:Arabic
Peak rank:#1150 in 2024
5yr change:+194 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Farrah Fawcett
Actress and icon
Farrah Abraham
TV personality
Similar Sound
FarahFaraFayeFawnNora
Similar Style
LeahMaraLaraClaraSarah
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Farrah
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Farrah illustration
Name Intelligence
Farrah · Overview
Summary

Farrah is an Arabic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1150 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 2/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Farrah scores 76/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 194 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Romantic character
Farrah carries a warm, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Farrah is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
farrah.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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