How Many People Are Named Farhana?

Complete statistics for the name Farhana: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Farhana
Very Rare
Arabic

Farhana means 'fortunate' in Arabic, making it a name imbued with positive energy. Only 266 people named Farhana live in the US today, representing just 1 in 1,241,878 Americans. The majority, 53%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~266
Living in US
1 in 1,241,878
Americans
1987
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fortunate
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Fortunate Hopeful Energetic
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

557,001
Worldwide Bearers
#1,789
Global Rank
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
433,028
🇵🇰 Pakistan
67,190
🇮🇳 India
33,250
🇲🇾 Malaysia
6,159
🇵🇭 Philippines
5,352
🇬🇧 England
2,164
🇿🇦 South Africa
2,140
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,390
🇺🇸 United States
1,317
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
1,216

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
266 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
142
Would be under 30 (53%)
128
Would be 30–60 (47%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 270 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: 1987

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
87
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Farhana Through the Generations

Farhana, a name that peaked in popularity in 1987 with 12 births, has seen a steady decline since then. Today, there are 266 individuals bearing this name in the United States, with an average age of 27. The age distribution shows a significant portion of Farhanas under 30, indicating its status as a relatively new generation name. With 142 under-30s and 128 aged between 30 and 60, the name maintains a youthful presence, suggesting it's likely to continue being popular among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 47

✨ Similar Names to Farhana

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Farhana's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Farhana

How Many People Have the Name Farhana?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 266 people in the United States currently share the name Farhana. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,241,878 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Farhana a Common or Rare Name?

Farhana 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 Farhana Mean?

Farhana means "fortunate" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Farhana in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Farhana Most Popular?

The name Farhana reached peak popularity in 1987, with 12 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 Farhana?

Approximately 266 people named Farhana live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 270. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,241,878 Americans.

Is Farhana a rare name?

Farhana is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,241,878 Americans has this name.

What does the name Farhana mean?

Farhana means "fortunate" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Farhana more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Farhana are male and 100% are female.

When was Farhana most popular?

Farhana peaked in 1987 with 12 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US266
All-Time Births270
1 in X1 in 1,241,878
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age27
Peak Year1987
World Rank#1,789
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.