Farah
Pronunciation: [ f-EHR-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Farah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 98 babies have been named Farah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Farah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,091 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,091
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Farah is also used as a girl name, ranked #1363.
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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, Faie, and Farkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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