Farah

Pronunciation: [ f-EHR-uh ]

Boy Name #11,091 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Farah is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-EHR-uh.

Parents who love the name Farah often also consider Fannie, Fanny, Fay .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #11,091
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Far Fay Farie

Also a Girl Name

Farah is also used as a girl name, ranked #1363.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Farah

Is Farah a boy or girl name?

Farah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #11091. As a girl name, it is ranked #1363. Farah is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Farah?

Farah is pronounced f-EHR-uh.

How popular is the name Farah?

Farah is currently ranked #11091 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Farah?

Common nicknames for Farah include Far, Fay, and Farie.

Is Farah a common or rare name?

Farah is an uncommon name, ranked #11091 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Farah

Farah is a boy name .

Is Farah a boy or girl name? Farah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,091 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,363. Farah is more commonly used as a girl name.

Farah is currently ranked #11,091 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Farah include Far, Fay, and Farie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.