Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Farha since 1979
Babies named Farha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 51 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Farha is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'happiness' or 'delight,' reflecting a positive and joyful sentiment. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1979 and has remained consistently uncommon, with a peak in usage around 2017. As of 2025, it ranks 13,208th, with approximately 1 in 267,878 girls given the name. Its trajectory has been stable over recent decades, indicating a steady but low level of adoption. The name is predominantly used within Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities, though it has not gained widespread popularity in the United States.
Farha derives from the Arabic root f-r-ḥ, associated with joy and gladness. It is used as a feminine given name across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities, though it remains uncommon in English-speaking countries.
“Farha” around the world
Where Farha lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Farha
Names that share Farha's style, for a brother or sister.
