Faran
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Faran first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 24 babies have been named Faran in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Faran is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,992 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #15,992
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Faran is also used as a boy name, ranked #22553.
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About the Name Faran
Faran is a girl name .
Is Faran a boy or girl name? Faran is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #15,992 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #22,553. Faran is more commonly used as a girl name.
Faran is currently ranked #15,992 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Faran include Far, Fay, Faie, and Farkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Faran include Farah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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