Fariha
Every Fariha since 1983 — 531 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fariha
Fariha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,398 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 531 American babies have been named Fariha. Its peak came in 1998, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Fariha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fariha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,398 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,738 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,376 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,521 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,170 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,327 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,869 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,378 |
| 2017 | 14 | #7,984 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,066 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,749 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,163 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,212 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,603 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,350 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,594 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,785 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,671 |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,847 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,490 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,631 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,886 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,141 |
| 2002 | 13 | #7,985 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,886 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,919 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,686 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fariha in 2025?
Fariha ranked #6,398 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fariha?
531 babies have been named Fariha in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fariha most popular?
Fariha peaked in 1998, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Fariha a boy or girl name?
Fariha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fariha rising or falling?
Fariha is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.