Farah
Girl name · 166 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Farah: 166 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 9 births in 2012.
From Arabic, Farah means "joy" or "happiness," a fitting name for its cheerful sound and uplifting meaning. The most famous bearer is American actress Farah Fawcett, whose iconic hairstyle defined 1970s pop culture. The name also appears in other cultures, such as the Persian poet Farah and the Indian film director Farah Khan. As a place connection, Farah Province in Afghanistan shares the same root, meaning "the city of joy." A
Girl 32 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20129 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #5395 babies
- Total births
- 166since 1977
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 21%vs prior 5y