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Fara

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Pronounced FAH-rah /ˈfɑː.rɑː/Medium

Meaning: A form of Farah, from the Arabic for 'joy; happiness; gladness'; also read in Persian contexts near 'beautiful; splendor.' A warm, uplifting name.Low

In 30 seconds: A joyful name: Fara is a form of Farah, 'joy; happiness' (said 'FAH-rah'). Warm and uplifting.
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Origin MediumArabic, Persian
MeaningA form of Farah, from the Arabic for 'joy; happiness; gladness'; also read in Persian contexts near 'beautiful; splendor.' A warm, uplifting name.
U.S. rank (2025)#13757 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,093

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197719142025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Fara is a form of Farah, Arabic for 'joy; happiness; gladness,' also read near 'beautiful' in Persian. It reads as a warm, cheerful name, rare in the U.S. and bright in meaning (said 'FAH-rah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Warm, cheerful, and bright.

Did you know? Fara is a form of Farah, from the Arabic for 'joy; happiness; gladness' — a warm, uplifting name that also carries a sense of beauty in Persian (said 'FAH-rah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Fara — Form of Farah, Arabic 'joy; happiness'

Variations

FarahFarrahFareh

Nicknames

FaRara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fara mean?

Fara is a form of Farah, from the Arabic for 'joy; happiness; gladness.'

How do you pronounce Fara?

It's said FAH-rah /ˈfɑː.rɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Fara a boy or girl name?

Fara is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Fara?

Fara is a rare name in the U.S.

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