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Furaha
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Pronounced foo-RAH-hah /fuˈrɑ.hɑ/Medium
Meaning: From the Swahili furaha, 'joy; happiness; gladness'Low
In 30 seconds: Joy; happiness: Furaha is Swahili. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'foo-RAH-hah').
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Origin LowSwahili
MeaningFrom the Swahili furaha, 'joy; happiness; gladness'
U.S. rank (2025)#5609 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 103
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Furaha comes from the Swahili furaha, 'joy; happiness; gladness'. A lyrical, modern name (said 'foo-RAH-hah').
In the U.S. it appears in East African families. Rare, joy-and-happiness at the root, and lyrical.
Did you know? Furaha means 'joy; happiness; gladness' in Swahili — a lyrical, upbeat name (said 'foo-RAH-hah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Furaha — Swahili etymology
Variations
Furahaa
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Furaha mean?
Furaha is Swahili for 'joy; happiness; gladness'.
How do you pronounce Furaha?
It's said foo-RAH-hah /fur.h/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Furaha a boy or girl name?
Furaha is a girl's name.
How popular is Furaha?
Furaha is a very rare name in the U.S.