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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
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2012 · 9
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).