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Farha

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Pronounced FAR-ha /ˈfɑr.hɑː/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic farha, 'joy; gladness' — a noun from the root f-r-h, which carries the sense of rejoicing. It belongs to the same family as the names Farah and Farhan and is widely used across the Arab world and South Asia.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of pure gladness: Farha is Arabic for 'joy' (said 'FAR-ha'). Two bright beats.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic farha, 'joy; gladness' — a noun from the root f-r-h, which carries the sense of rejoicing. It belongs to the same family as the names Farah and Farhan and is widely used across the Arab world and South Asia.
U.S. rank (2024)#13976 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 158

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719792024

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

Farha renders Arabic farha, 'joy; gladness', from the root f-r-h, 'to rejoice'. Names of joy are a rich seam in Arabic naming, and Farha, Farah and Farhan all draw from it. The name is common in Arabic-speaking countries and among South Asian Muslim families (said 'FAR-ha').

It is well used across the Arab world but appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare here, Arabic, and joyful.

Did you know? Farha comes from an Arabic root that means to rejoice — the same root behind Farah and Farhan. It is used across the Arab world and South Asia, and reads simply as joy, which we note respectfully (said 'FAR-ha').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Farha — Arabic farha 'joy; gladness'; root f-r-h

Variations

FarahFarihaFarhah

Nicknames

FarFifi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Farha mean?

Farha is Arabic for 'joy; gladness', from a root meaning 'to rejoice'.

How do you pronounce Farha?

It's said FAR-ha /ˈfɑr.hɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Farha a boy or girl name?

Farha is a girl's name; the masculine form is Farhan.

How popular is Farha?

Farha is well used across the Arab world but rare for girls in the U.S.

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