Farah
5 countries#417 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Farah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
9,492 births recorded 1960–2022 · currently #417 · peaked in 2009 with 412 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
6,376 births recorded 1960–2025 · currently #1348 · peaked in 2012 with 183 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, Florida, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,894 births recorded 1977–2025 · currently #475 · peaked in 2009 with 94 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,637 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #779 · peaked in 2009 with 84 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
166 births recorded 1977–2025 · currently #539 · peaked in 2012 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
91 births recorded 2008–2025 · currently #397 · peaked in 2018 with 10 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Farah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #230 | — |
| 2004 | #218 | ↑12 |
| 2005 | #250 | ↓32 |
| 2006 | #227 | ↑23 |
| 2007 | #208 | ↑19 |
| 2008 | #200 | ↑8 |
| 2009 | #158 | ↑42 |
| 2010 | #175 | ↓17 |
| 2011 | #189 | ↓14 |
| 2012 | #197 | ↓8 |
| 2013 | #206 | ↓9 |
| 2014 | #258 | ↓52 |
| 2015 | #230 | ↑28 |
| 2016 | #256 | ↓26 |
| 2017 | #263 | ↓7 |
| 2018 | #294 | ↓31 |
| 2019 | #370 | ↓76 |
| 2020 | #392 | ↓22 |
| 2021 | #478 | ↓86 |
| 2022 | #417 | ↑61 |
Frequently asked questions about Farah
Is Farah a popular name?
Yes — Farah currently ranks #417 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Farah more common for boys or girls?
Farah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Farah most popular?
Farah peaked in 2009 in France, with 412 recorded births that year.
Is Farah rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Farah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #820 in 1960 to #417 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Farah?
At least 17,762 babies have been recorded with the name Farah across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Farah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Farah appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Farah?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Farah include Braylee, Ema, Gianni, Annabella.
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