Farah
boy nameFarah entered the US charts in 1988, peaked at #6229 in 1989, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1988–2025
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rank today
#6229
peak (1989)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6750 |
| 1990s | #8378 |
| 2000s | #10509 |
| 2010s | #10712 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Farah are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Farah alive today was born around 2006, making them about 19 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Farah in 2025?
- Farah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Farah most popular?
- Farah peaked in 1989, reaching #6229 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Farah with classmates?
- Farah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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