Farrah
Farrah is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “Joy, happiness”, pronounced FAIR-uh. It ranked #1328 in the United States in 2025, given to 168 babies, and peaked at #177 in 1977. Common nicknames: Far, Fifi.
How popular is Farrah in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Farrah mean, and where does it come from?
Farrah is the Arabic farah, "joy" — a straightforward word name in Arabic, used across the Middle East and South Asia. In English-speaking countries it has one owner: Farrah Fawcett, whose first season of Charlie's Angels and whose poster made the name a phenomenon. American records show a handful of Farrahs from 1968, then a spike that took the name into the top thousand in 1976 and to 177th in 1977 before it fell away almost as fast. It has held on quietly since, and the Arabic meaning has outlasted the haircut.
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Famous People Named Farrah
- Farrah Fawcett — American actress and star of Charlie's Angels
- Farah Pahlavi — former Empress of Iran
- Farrah Franklin — American singer and former member of Destiny's Child
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Farrah mean?
Farrah is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning "Joy, happiness." Farrah is the Arabic farah, "joy" — a straightforward word name in Arabic, used across the Middle East and South Asia. In English-speaking countries it has one owner: Farrah Fawcett, whose first season of Charlie's Angels and whose poster made the name a phenomenon.
How do you pronounce Farrah?
Farrah is pronounced FAIR-uh. Common variations include Farah, Fara, Farrha.
Is Farrah a girl name?
Yes, Farrah is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Far, Fifi.