How Many People Are Named Furaha?

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

Furaha
Very Rare
Swahili

Furaha means joy in Swahili, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1 in 4,099,414 Americans share this name, with just 80 living today. The peak year was 2019, when 11 babies were named Furaha.

~80
Living in US
1 in 4,099,414
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Joy
🌐
Origin
Swahili
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Joyful Hopeful Positive
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents new beginnings and leadership.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

153,367
Worldwide Bearers
#6,848
Global Rank
🇹🇿 Tanzania
70,390
🇨🇩 DR Congo
58,609
🇷🇼 Rwanda
8,702
🇰🇪 Kenya
8,325
🇧🇮 Burundi
6,517
🇺🇬 Uganda
269
🇸🇴 Somalia
239
🇲🇼 Malawi
169
🇺🇸 United States
60
🇧🇪 Belgium
18

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
80 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 6
81
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 81 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: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
52
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Furaha Through the Generations

Furaha, meaning joy in Swahili, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its introduction, with 81 total births recorded over time. As of today, there are 80 people named Furaha living in the country, reflecting a very rare name that's predominantly found among younger individuals. The majority of those named Furaha are under 30, indicating that it's a genuinely modern name embraced by newer generations. With a peak birth year in 2019, where 11 babies were given this joyful name, Furaha continues to be a unique choice for parents seeking a meaningful and distinctive name.

✨ Similar Names to Furaha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Furaha's Swahili roots

📄 About the Name Furaha

How Many People Have the Name Furaha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 80 people in the United States currently share the name Furaha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,099,414 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Furaha a Common or Rare Name?

Furaha 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 Furaha Mean?

Furaha means "joy" and comes from Swahili origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Furaha Most Popular?

The name Furaha reached peak popularity in 2019, with 11 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Furaha?

Approximately 80 people named Furaha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 81. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,099,414 Americans.

Is Furaha a rare name?

Furaha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,099,414 Americans has this name.

What does the name Furaha mean?

Furaha means "joy" and comes from Swahili origins.

Is Furaha more male or female?

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

When was Furaha most popular?

Furaha peaked in 2019 with 11 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US80
All-Time Births81
1 in X1 in 4,099,414
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age6
Peak Year2019
World Rank#6,848
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.