Farrah vs Laken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Farrah

Girl #1,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, happiness, delight"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arab Persian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,151
Total SSA Count
209
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fara, Far

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Laken

Girl #1,220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the lake, lake dweller"

Origin: Old French/Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,220
Total SSA Count
193
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lake, Lakie

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Popularity Comparison

Farrah Rank #1,151
Laken Rank #1,220

Farrah is more popular, ranked #1151 vs #1220 for Laken.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Farrah ___

  • Farrah Lynn
  • Farrah Michelle
  • Farrah Jade
  • Farrah Rose
  • Farrah Nicole
  • Farrah Elise

Laken ___

  • Laken Grace
  • Laken Marie
  • Laken Elise
  • Laken Jane
  • Laken Blair
  • Laken Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farrah or Laken more popular?

Farrah is more popular, ranked #1151 compared to Laken at #1220 in the United States.

What do Farrah and Laken mean?

Farrah means "joy, happiness, delight" (Arabic origin). Laken means "from the lake, lake dweller" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Farrah and Laken boy or girl names?

Farrah is primarily a girl name. Laken is primarily a girl name.

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