How Many People Are Named Fara?
Complete statistics for the name Fara: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Fara, a very rare female name, is held by just 957 people in the US, making up 1 in 344,926 Americans. The majority of those named Fara are now in their late forties, with the peak year being 1977 when 59 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 48All 1,087 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1977Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Fara Through the Generations
Fara has seen a steady presence through the decades, though its popularity peaked in 1977 with 59 births. Today, the name is held by around 957 individuals, with a slight skew towards middle-aged adults. About 23% of people named Fara are under 30, while 49% are aged between 30 and 60, and 28% are over 60. This distribution suggests a name that's both classic and modern, slowly declining but still cherished by many.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Fara's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Fara
How Many People Have the Name Fara?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 465 people in the United States currently share the name Fara. That works out to roughly 1 in every 712,794 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Fara a Common or Rare Name?
Fara is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Fara Mean?
Fara means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Fara in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Fara Most Popular?
The name Fara reached peak popularity in 1977, with 59 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Fara?
Approximately 465 people named Fara live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 465. That works out to roughly 1 in 712,794 Americans.
Is Fara a rare name?
Fara is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 712,794 Americans has this name.
What does the name Fara mean?
Fara means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Fara more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Fara are male and 100% are female.
When was Fara most popular?
Fara peaked in 1977 with 59 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.