Farah vs Samiyah

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

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Popularity Comparison

Farah Rank #1,363
Samiyah Rank #1,443

Farah is more popular, ranked #1363 vs #1443 for Samiyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Farah ___

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

Samiyah ___

  • Samiyah Grace
  • Samiyah Nour
  • Samiyah Rose
  • Samiyah Joy
  • Samiyah Zara
  • Samiyah Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Farah

Layla Nour Sana Karim Omar

If you choose Samiyah

Aaliyah Zara Raheem Malik Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farah or Samiyah more popular?

Farah is more popular, ranked #1363 compared to Samiyah at #1443 in the United States.

What do Farah and Samiyah mean?

Farah means "joy, happiness" (Arabic origin). Samiyah means "elevated, lofty" (Arabic origin).

Are Farah and Samiyah boy or girl names?

Farah is primarily a girl name. Samiyah is primarily a girl name.

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