Farah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Farah is an Arabic name meaning 'joy' or 'happiness'. It has evolved from its ancient forms into its modern usage, representing positive traits. The name does not have a biblical background and has gained popularity in recent years, often associated with notable figures in entertainment.
The name Farah is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Farah has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Farah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13420th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11426th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16116th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6218th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1741st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1660th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1649th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1429th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Farah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Farah"
Pronunciation
/ˈfɑːrə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Farah derives from the Arabic word 'فَرَح' which means 'joy' or 'happiness'.
Meaning
joy, happiness
Language Evolution
Farah (modern Arabic), Fara (ancient form)
Historical Usage
The name Farah has been used in various cultures, particularly in Arabic-speaking countries, and has grown in popularity due to its positive meaning and associations with joy.
Variants & Derivatives
Fara, Farrah
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Farah is perceived as a feminine name that embodies positivity and warmth, making it appealing to many parents.
Famous People
Farah Fawcett, American actress and model, Farah Khan, Indian choreographer and filmmaker
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Farah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Farah"
"Farah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13420th of 16616 | 12 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11426th of 24088 | 64 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 16116th of 23106 | 22 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6218th of 12526 | 69 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1741st of 19264 | 862 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1660th of 27321 | 1,334 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1649th of 35406 | 1,953 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1429th of 30306 | 1,896 |
Regional Popularity of "Farah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Farah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
63.47% 1864th/2937 |
34.31% 1195th/3483 |
48.72% 1714th/3518 |
41.79% 1690th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
46.70% 1721st/3685 |
23.82% 1066th/4475 |
31.46% 1634th/5194 |
28.68% 1812th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
34.26% 1570th/4582 |
23.68% 1223rd/5164 |
23.45% 1715th/7313 |
23.17% 1729th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
34.76% 1385th/3984 |
22.82% 1024th/4487 |
22.41% 1529th/6822 |
23.88% 1499th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Farah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Farah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.