Rising since 2022, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Ferrah since 1977
Babies named Ferrah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Ferrah is a rare modern name that first appeared on the U.S. charts in 1977. It reached its peak popularity in 2011, when it was given to the most babies in a single year. After a period of decline, the name has been rising in use again since 2022. Today, about 1 in every 321,453 newborns receives the name, placing it at rank 14,942 as of 2025. While the name's origins are debated, it likely draws from Arabic Farrah or Irish Fearghal, giving it a cross-cultural appeal. Its soft sound and modern feel have kept it in steady if limited use, particularly as a distinct alternative to more common names like Sarah or Tara.
Ferrah is a modern English coinage that likely arose as a respelling of the Arabic name Farrah, meaning 'joy' or 'happiness', or possibly derived from the Irish name Fearghal. Its use in the United States dates to the late 20th century, first recorded in 1977. The name saw a peak in popularity in 2011 and has been climbing again since 2022, showing renewed interest.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ferry, Fer
Sibling names for Ferrah
Names that share Ferrah's style, for a brother or sister.
