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Faraday vs Farah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faraday

Girl #14,146 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Fairday, English place name"

Origin: Middle English surname

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,146
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Farah

Girl #1,363 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, happiness"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Muslim Iranian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,363
Total SSA Count
167
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Faraday Rank #14,146
Farah Rank #1,363

Farah is more popular, ranked #1363 vs #14146 for Faraday.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faraday or Farah more popular?

Farah is more popular, ranked #1363 compared to Faraday at #14146 in the United States.

What do Faraday and Farah mean?

Faraday means "from Fairday, English place name" (Middle English surname origin). Farah means "joy, happiness" (Arabic origin).

Are Faraday and Farah boy or girl names?

Faraday is primarily a girl name. Farah is primarily a girl name.

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