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At a Glance: Name: Farah – Meaning: joy; happiness – Origin: Arabic – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: FAIR-ah
Farah is an Arabic name meaning joy and happiness, pronounced FAIR-ah (/ˈfɛrə/). It has a worldly, clean, modern feel, and its meaning is plain and easy to explain to family and friends.
Meaning & Origin of Farah
Meaning: Joy; happiness.
Origin: Arabic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Farah
Phonetic: FAIR-ah IPA: /ˈfɛrə/
Popularity of Farah
Farah has been tracked in Social Security data since 1960, reaching its high point at #803 in 1976 with 173 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it ranked #1363 with 167 babies — a lower rank today, but a nearly identical number of babies as at its 1976 peak.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1960–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Farah mean?
Joy; happiness. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Farah)
How do you pronounce Farah?
Farah is pronounced FAIR-ah (IPA: /ˈfɛrə/).
Is Farah a popular name right now?
Farah peaked at #803 in 1976 and is ranked #1363 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1960–2024.)
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