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Pharah

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Pronounced FAR-uh /ˈfɑː.rə/Medium

Meaning: Most naturally a respelling of Farah — the Arabic farah, 'joy; happiness'. The Ph- spelling is modern styling, and it also matches a character name in popular video games, which some families will know. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Pharah reads as a respelling of Farah — Arabic for 'joy' (said 'FAR-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowArabic, English
MeaningMost naturally a respelling of Farah — the Arabic farah, 'joy; happiness'. The Ph- spelling is modern styling, and it also matches a character name in popular video games, which some families will know. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14810 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 103

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820072024

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

Pharah is most naturally read as a respelling of Farah, from the Arabic farah, 'joy; happiness' — a well-loved name across the Arab world and beyond. The Ph- spelling is a modern styling, and it happens to match a character name familiar from video games, which some families will recognise. The routes of this particular spelling are uncertain, which we note (said 'FAR-uh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, bright, and modern in spelling.

Did you know? Farah, the name behind Pharah, is the Arabic word for joy — plain and bright. The Ph- spelling is modern, and its routes are uncertain, which we note.
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Pharah — respelling of Farah (Arabic 'joy'); routes uncertain

Variations

FarahFaraFarrah

Nicknames

PharaRara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pharah mean?

Pharah reads as a respelling of Farah, the Arabic word for 'joy'. Routes for this spelling are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Pharah?

It's said FAR-uh /ˈfɑː.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Pharah a boy or girl name?

Pharah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Pharah?

Pharah is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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