Farheen
An Arabic feminine name meaning splendid, brilliant, or shining.
Name Census estimates that about 154 living Americans carry the first name Farheen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Farheen today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Farheen births was 1989 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Farheen. 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
154
~ 1 in 2,225,678 Americans
Peak year
1989
12 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2023 SSA rank
#15,945
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Farheen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Farheen from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 50 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Farheen 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 Farheen 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 Farheen
The name Farheen is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "farha" which means joy or happiness. It is a relatively modern name, believed to have emerged sometime in the late 20th century.
The earliest recorded use of the name Farheen can be traced back to the Middle Eastern region, particularly in countries like Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates. However, it has since gained popularity in other parts of the world, including South Asia and certain Western countries with significant Muslim populations.
While the name Farheen does not have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its roots can be found in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, where names often carry meanings related to virtues, qualities, or aspects of nature.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Farheen was Farheen Binti Khalid, a Saudi Arabian poet and writer who lived in the late 20th century. Her works explored themes of love, identity, and the experiences of women in her society.
Another notable figure was Farheen Ahmed, a Pakistani-American computer scientist and entrepreneur. She co-founded the technology company Smash.gg, which focuses on providing platforms for esports tournaments and gaming communities. Ahmed was born in 1992 and played a significant role in the growth of the esports industry.
In the realm of sports, Farheen Naz was a Pakistani cricketer who represented the national women's team in the early 2000s. She was a right-arm medium-pace bowler and played in several international tournaments during her career.
Farheen Khan is a British-Pakistani actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films, both in the UK and in Pakistan. She is known for her roles in dramas like "Zindagi Gulzar Hai" and "Humsafar."
Lastly, Farheen Fatima is an Indian classical singer and composer, renowned for her contributions to the Hindustani classical music tradition. She has performed at numerous prestigious venues around the world and has received several awards for her artistic achievements.
People
Farheen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Farheen 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
Farheen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Farheen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 154 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Farheen 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 2,225,678 US residents.
Is Farheen a common name?
We classify Farheen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 157 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Farheen most popular?
The single biggest year for Farheen was 1989, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Farheen is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Farheen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Farheen 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.