Holding steady, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Fariha since 1983
Babies named Fariha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 138 |
| 2000s | 151 |
| 2010s | 116 |
| 2020s | 99 |
Meaning & origin
Fariha, a name of Arabic origin meaning 'joyful,' entered U.S. birth records in 1983 and reached its peak popularity in 1998. In 2025, it ranked 6,325 and was given to roughly 1 in 89,293 newborn girls. While it has never been among the top 1,000 names, Fariha has enjoyed steady usage over the decades, remaining stable in the 6,000-8,000 range. The name is most common in states with larger Muslim populations, though its top states are not specified in available data. Fariha's trajectory suggests a quiet but enduring presence in multicultural American naming traditions.
Fariha is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root f-r-h (ف ر ح) conveying joy and happiness. It is the feminine form of the adjective farih (فَرِح), meaning 'joyful' or 'glad.' The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world, particularly in regions influenced by Islamic culture, and appears in various transliterations such as Farah, Farida, and Fareeha. It remains a familiar choice in Muslim communities globally.
“Fariha” around the world
Where Fariha lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Riri, Fari, Haha
Sibling names for Fariha
Names that share Fariha's style, for a brother or sister.
