Farrah
Pronunciation: [ f-EHR-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Farrah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 7 babies have been named Farrah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Farrah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,956 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,956
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Farrah
Farrah is a boy name .
Is Farrah a boy or girl name? Farrah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,956 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,151. Farrah is more commonly used as a girl name.
Farrah is currently ranked #15,956 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Farrah include Far, Farr, Farry, Farrie, Fay, Faie, and Farkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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