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Farisha

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Pronounced fah-REE-shah /fɑˈɹiː.ʃɑː/Medium

Meaning: An Arabic-flavored name, variously linked to firishta ('angel') or read as a form of Farida ('unique; precious'). Its exact route is uncertain; a graceful South Asian and Muslim pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful Arabic-flavored name: Farisha is tied to 'angel' or Farida (said 'fah-REE-shah'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningAn Arabic-flavored name, variously linked to firishta ('angel') or read as a form of Farida ('unique; precious'). Its exact route is uncertain; a graceful South Asian and Muslim pick.
U.S. rank (2025)#12324 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 52

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320182025

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

Farisha is an Arabic-flavored name, tied loosely to firishta ('angel') or to Farida ('unique; precious'). Its route is uncertain, which we note; it reads as a graceful name, popular in some South Asian and Muslim families, rare in the U.S. (said 'fah-REE-shah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Graceful, warm, and rare.

Did you know? Farisha is linked variously to 'angel' (firishta) or read as a form of Farida ('unique; precious'), so its route is uncertain, which we note — a graceful name across South Asian and Muslim communities (said 'fah-REE-shah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Farisha — Arabic-flavored, 'angel'/Farida; routes uncertain

Variations

FareeshaFarishtaFarisa

Nicknames

FariRisha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Farisha mean?

Farisha is tied variously to 'angel' or to Farida ('unique; precious'); the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Farisha?

It's said fah-REE-shah /fɑˈɹiː.ʃɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Farisha a boy or girl name?

Farisha is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Farisha?

Farisha is a rare name in the U.S.

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