Declining since 2018, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Pharah since 2007
Babies named Pharah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 59 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Pharah is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2007. Its usage peaked in 2018 at a ranking of 13,208, though even then it was rare (approximately 1 in 267,878 newborns). Since 2018 the name has been in steady decline. Pharah may have been influenced by the Overwatch character of the same name, but the name predates the game's 2016 release, so it likely emerged independently from the broader trend of creative, phonetic spellings. The name has seen scattered use across the United States with no concentration in any particular state.
Pharah first appeared in U.S. records in 2007. It is likely a modern coinage or a respelling of names like Farrah or Terra, possibly influenced by the video game character Pharah from the Overwatch series, which debuted in 2016. However, its usage predates the game, suggesting independent creation. No traditional etymology can be established.
Sibling names for Pharah
Names that share Pharah's style, for a brother or sister.
