How Many People Are Named Fariha?

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

Fariha
Very Rare
Arabic

Fariha means 'fortunate' in Arabic, making it a name full of promise. Only 507 people named Fariha live in the US today, which means just 1 in 650,365 Americans share this unique moniker. The majority, 80%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~507
Living in US
1 in 650,365
Americans
1998
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fortunate
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Hopeful Ambitious Resilient
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

120,465
Worldwide Bearers
#8,567
Global Rank
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
92,654
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
13,509
🇵🇰 Pakistan
6,923
🇮🇳 India
1,263
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,019
🇹🇩 Chad
989
🇳🇬 Nigeria
726
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
583
🇮🇩 Indonesia
546
🇺🇸 United States
441

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
507 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
408
Would be under 30 (80%)
105
Would be 30–60 (20%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 513 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: 1998

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
27
Modern Appeal
93
International
99

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

📜 Fariha Through the Generations

Fariha has seen steady growth since its peak in 1998 when 25 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Fariha is 20, with most under 30. This younger demographic suggests Fariha is a name embraced by new parents, continuing its upward trend in popularity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 121
Texas 8
California 5

✨ Similar Names to Fariha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Fariha's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Fariha

How Many People Have the Name Fariha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 507 people in the United States currently share the name Fariha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 650,365 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Fariha a Common or Rare Name?

Fariha 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 Fariha Mean?

Fariha means "fortunate" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Fariha Most Popular?

The name Fariha reached peak popularity in 1998, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Fariha?

Approximately 507 people named Fariha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 513. That works out to roughly 1 in 650,365 Americans.

Is Fariha a rare name?

Fariha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 650,365 Americans has this name.

What does the name Fariha mean?

Fariha means "fortunate" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Fariha more male or female?

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

When was Fariha most popular?

Fariha peaked in 1998 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US507
All-Time Births513
1 in X1 in 650,365
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age20
Peak Year1998
World Rank#8,567
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.