Will my child share the name Fariha with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 18 UK babies named Fariha per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Fariha in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Fariha becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Fariha is rising: up 661 places since 2020, to #1,639 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #971 in 2005.

Is Fariha a good choice for a distinctive name?

Fariha is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Fariha?

Notable people named Fariha include: Fariha Trisna and Fariha Fathimath.

Is Fariha a popular baby name in the United States?

Fariha does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Fariha is a distinctive choice, ranked #1639 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Fariha in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Fariha

Fariha is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 894 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #971 in 2005 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Fariha is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Fariha in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Fariha

Fariha Trisna — Fariha Islam Trisna is a Bangladeshi cricketer who plays for the Bangladesh women's national cricket team as a left-arm medium bowler.
Fariha Fathimath — Fariha Fathimath is a Maldivian former swimmer, who specialized in sprint freestyle events.
Fariha Al-Ahmad — Sheikha Fariha Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (Arabic: فريحة الأحمد) was a Kuwaiti royal, one of the daughters of the tenth ruler of Kuwait, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

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Common questions about the name Fariha

UK babies named Fariha (2025)

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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)

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In a school of 600

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Rank change (last 5 years)

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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Fariha

Almost certainly the only Fariha in the class

UK Popularity (1996–2025)

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Famous People Named Fariha

Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia

Fariha Trisnab. 2002

Fariha Islam Trisna is a Bangladeshi cricketer who plays for the Bangladesh women's national cricket team as a left-arm medium bowler.

Fariha Fathimath

Fariha Fathimath is a Maldivian former swimmer, who specialized in sprint freestyle events.

Fariha Al-Ahmad

Sheikha Fariha Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (Arabic: فريحة الأحمد) was a Kuwaiti royal, one of the daughters of the tenth ruler of Kuwait, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

Fariha Razzaq Haroon

Fariha Razak Haroon was a Pakistani politician and journalist who was a member of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh from 2002 to 2007.