Fareeha
A feminine Arabic name meaning "joy" or "happiness".
Name Census estimates that about 147 living Americans carry the first name Fareeha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Fareeha today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fareeha births was 2017 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fareeha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
147
~ 1 in 2,331,662 Americans
Peak year
2017
9 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,015
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Fareeha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fareeha from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 54 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Fareeha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fareeha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Fareeha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Fareeha
The name Fareeha traces its origins to the Arabic language, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 7th century AD in the Arabian Peninsula. Derived from the Arabic word "faraha," meaning joy or happiness, the name carries a connotation of delight and contentment.
Fareeha was a name frequently found in medieval Arabic literature, particularly in poetry and stories celebrating the beauty and grace of women bearing this name. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been inspired by the verses of the Quran, which often mention the concept of joy and bliss in relation to paradise.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Fareeha was a renowned poet from the Umayyad Caliphate in the 8th century. Her works, though fragmented, have been preserved and studied for their lyrical elegance and profound insights into the human condition.
In the 11th century, a prominent scholar and mathematician from Andalusia, Al-Fareeha Al-Qurtubi, made significant contributions to the field of algebra and geometry. Her treatises on advanced mathematical concepts were widely circulated and influenced the development of Islamic scientific thought.
During the Ottoman Empire, a notable figure named Fareeha Khanum rose to prominence in the 16th century as a skilled diplomat and advisor to Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Her diplomatic acumen and keen political insights were highly valued, and she played a crucial role in shaping the empire's foreign policy.
In the realm of literature, Fareeha Al-Baghdadi, a 19th-century poet from Iraq, gained recognition for her emotional and evocative verses that explored the depths of human emotions. Her poetry collection, "The Garden of Delights," remains a cherished work in Arabic literary circles.
Another historical figure bearing the name Fareeha was a renowned artist from Egypt in the early 20th century. Fareeha Al-Masri's vibrant and expressive paintings captured the essence of Egyptian culture and traditions, earning her international acclaim and a place in the annals of modern Arab art.
While the name Fareeha has endured through the centuries, its popularity has ebbed and flowed across different regions and time periods. However, its underlying meaning of joy and happiness has remained a constant thread, making it a timeless and cherished name choice for many families.
People
Fareeha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fareeha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Fareeha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fareeha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 147 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fareeha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,331,662 US residents.
Is Fareeha a common name?
We classify Fareeha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 149 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fareeha most popular?
The single biggest year for Fareeha was 2017, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fareeha is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Fareeha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fareeha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.