Farah
Farah is a girls' name of Arabic origin meaning “joy, happiness, delight.” It ranked #895 in the United States in 2025. Farah is an Arabic name meaning 'joy' or 'happiness.
how do you pronounce Farah?
FAH-rah
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what does Farah mean?
The name Farah means “joy, happiness, delight.” It comes from the Arabic language tradition.
Farah is an Arabic name meaning 'joy' or 'happiness.' It was notably borne by Empress Farah Pahlavi, the last shahbanu (empress) of Iran, who brought the name international recognition.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #895 |
| 2023 | #880 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Farah?
- Farah Pahlavi (last Empress of Iran)
- Farah Khan (Indian filmmaker)
- Mo Farah (British Olympic runner)
what names are similar to Farah?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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