Holding steady.
Popularity of Farra since 1973
Babies named Farra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 67 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Farra is a name with dual possible etymologies: it may be a variant of the Arabic name Farah, meaning 'joy' or 'happiness', or an Anglicized feminine form of the surname Farrar, which derives from an occupational term for a blacksmith. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973 and reached its peak in 1977, likely reflecting the broader cultural fascination with Farrah Fawcett, though the spelling differs by one 'r'. Since then, Farra's usage has remained stable but extremely rare; in its latest recorded year of 2025, it was given to fewer than five babies nationwide, placing it outside the top 1000. The name has not been associated with any particular U.S. state or region. Its rarity and simple, melodic sound may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar name.
Farra may derive from the Arabic name Farah, meaning 'joy' or 'happiness', or it could be a feminine form of the English surname Farrar, which originates from the Old French 'ferreor' meaning 'blacksmith'. The name saw modest use in the United States during the 1970s, likely influenced by the popularity of actress Farrah Fawcett, though with a single 'r' spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Farra
Names that share Farra's style, for a brother or sister.
