Farrah is a distinctive choice, ranked #1603 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Farrah in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1603
About the Name Farrah
Farrah has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 365 places in five years. It was most popular in 2011 at #449 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Farrah is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Farrah
Unlikely. With around 19 UK babies named Farrah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Farrah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Farrah has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 365 places in the last five years. Its peak was #449 in 2011. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Farrah 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.
Notable people named Farrah include: Pat Farrah — Patrick Farrah is an American former retail executive who is a co-founder of Home Depot.; Farrah Franklin — Farrah Laron Franklin is an American R&B singer and actress.; Farrah Mackenzie — Farrah Mackenzie is an American actress..
Farrah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Farrahs in the wild.
19
UK babies named Farrah (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 365 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Farrah
Likely around 1 other Farrah in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Farrah
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
The Farrah Fawcett red swimsuit poster shows a photograph of the American model and actress Farrah Fawcett taken by the American photographer Bruce McBroom in 1976. It was commissioned by the Pro Arts poster company, which published it as a pin-up poster the same year.
Farrah Mackenzie is an American actress. She is best known for playing Alice in the sci-fi drama series Utopia and Hazel in the sitcom United States of Al.
Farrah Chaichi is an American politician and activist serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives for the 35th district. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on January 9, 2023.
John Farrah, F.L.S., F.R.Met.S was a British grocer, confectioner, biologist and meteorologist from Harrogate, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. In the late 19th century he developed the business strategy for Farrah's toffee shop which he inherited from his family in Harrogate.