Farhad
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Farhad first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 268 babies have been named Farhad in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Farhad is past its peak , currently ranked #21,090 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,090
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Farhad
Farhad is a boy name .
Farhad is currently ranked #21,090 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Farhad include Far, Farh, Farhy, Farhie, Fay, Faie, and Farkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Farhad include Farhan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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