How old is someone named Farah?
The average Farah is 24 years old.
Half of all living Farahs are between 10 and 37.
When was Farah popular?
Most of the Farahs in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2012 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 149 | 130 |
| 1970s | 710 | 670 |
| 1980s | 830 | 800 |
| 1990s | 876 | 860 |
| 2000s | 1,226 | 1,200 |
| 2010s | 1,612 | 1,600 |
| 2020s | 973 | 970 |
How many Farahs are still alive?
About 6,200 Farahs are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 6,400 babies named Farah since 1960.
Nearly every Farah ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Farah?
About one in three living Farahs are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Boomer 1%
- Gen X 13%
- Millennial 21%
- Gen Z 32%
- Gen Alpha 33%
Is Farah an old name?
Not really. Farah is younger than 61 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Farah will be 35 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Farah a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 98.5% of living Farahs are women.
Names the same age as Farah
NAME TWIN
Farah's name twin is Chana. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Chana's age curve is the closest match to Farah's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Farrah (27)
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Questions about the name Farah
How old is the average Farah?
The average Farah in the US is 24 years old. The median is 21, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Farah?
About 6,200 Farahs are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,400 babies given the name since 1960.
When was the name Farah most popular?
In 2012, when about 180 baby girls were named Farah.
Is Farah a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 33% of living Farahs, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this