Aarya vs Farah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Fara

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aarya Rank #1,165
Farah Rank #1,363

Aarya is more popular, ranked #1165 vs #1363 for Farah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aarya ___

  • Aarya Priya
  • Aarya Devi
  • Aarya Lakshmi
  • Aarya Rose
  • Aarya Joy
  • Aarya Grace

Farah ___

  • Farah Nour
  • Farah Layla
  • Farah Amira
  • Farah Yasmine
  • Farah Lina
  • Farah Sana

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aarya

Aiden Rohan Kavya Riya Arjun

If you choose Farah

Layla Nour Sana Karim Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aarya or Farah more popular?

Aarya is more popular, ranked #1165 compared to Farah at #1363 in the United States.

What do Aarya and Farah mean?

Aarya means "noble, honorable" (Sanskrit origin). Farah means "joy, happiness" (Arabic origin).

Are Aarya and Farah boy or girl names?

Aarya is primarily a girl name. Farah is primarily a girl name.

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