Farrah Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationFAIR-uh / /ˈfɛrə/Arabic; English
Meaning
Arabic: joyful; English: happy
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Farrah has Arabic roots, where it signifies joy and happiness. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the 20th century. The name is often associated with a sense of positivity and cheerfulness. Farrah Fawcett, an American actress, helped popularize the name in the 1970s.
Trend Summary
Farrah has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the 1970s and 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Farah
International Variants
- Farah (Arabic)
- Fara (Slavic)
Famous people named Farrah
Farrah Fawcett was an American actress known for her role in the television series 'Charlie's Angels'.
Farrah Abraham is an American television personality and author recognized for her appearance on 'Teen Mom'.
Fictional characters named Farrah
Farrah is a character in the video game series 'Final Fantasy', known for her role in the storyline.
Farrah is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', where she is a student in Ms. Frizzle's class.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Farrah was first seen in the United States in 1968. Farrah has ranked as high as #322 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Farrah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Farrah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 28 | |
| CA | 24 | |
| GA | 12 | |
| PA | 10 | |
| VA | 10 | |
| NY | 10 | |
| FL | 9 | |
| NJ | 9 | |
| TN | 8 | |
| NC | 6 | |
| AZ | 6 | |
| IL | 5 | |
| MS | 5 | |
| AL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1971 | 18 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 41 |
| 1975 | 82 |
| 1976 | 836 |
| 1977 | 1,515 |
| 1978 | 332 |
| 1979 | 200 |
| 1980 | 170 |
| 1981 | 135 |
| 1982 | 141 |
| 1983 | 122 |
| 1984 | 132 |
| 1985 | 123 |
| 1986 | 121 |
| 1987 | 181 |
| 1988 | 183 |
| 1989 | 143 |
| 1990 | 119 |
| 1991 | 119 |
| 1992 | 109 |
| 1993 | 129 |
| 1994 | 114 |
| 1995 | 117 |
| 1996 | 122 |
| 1997 | 132 |
| 1998 | 121 |
| 1999 | 113 |
| 2000 | 116 |
| 2001 | 136 |
| 2002 | 124 |
| 2003 | 146 |
| 2004 | 128 |
| 2005 | 142 |
| 2006 | 185 |
| 2007 | 163 |
| 2008 | 154 |
| 2009 | 240 |
| 2010 | 530 |
| 2011 | 537 |
| 2012 | 535 |
| 2013 | 455 |
| 2014 | 369 |
| 2015 | 360 |
| 2016 | 282 |
| 2017 | 255 |
| 2018 | 255 |
| 2019 | 219 |
| 2020 | 188 |
| 2021 | 197 |
| 2022 | 199 |
| 2023 | 168 |
| 2024 | 209 |