Farrah vs Zoya

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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Popularity Comparison

Farrah Rank #1,151
Zoya Rank #975

Zoya is more popular, ranked #975 vs #1151 for Farrah.

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

Zoya ___

  • Zoya Alexandra
  • Zoya Rose
  • Zoya Marie
  • Zoya Grace
  • Zoya Isabelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Farrah

Jenna Nadia Layla Omar Khalil

If you choose Zoya

Misha Ivan Natasha Sasha Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farrah or Zoya more popular?

Zoya is more popular, ranked #975 compared to Farrah at #1151 in the United States.

What do Farrah and Zoya mean?

Farrah means "joy, happiness, delight" (Arabic origin). Zoya means "life" (Greek origin).

Are Farrah and Zoya boy or girl names?

Farrah is primarily a girl name. Zoya is primarily a girl name.

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