Fara
- Pronunciation
- [Fa-ra]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Traveler.
- Origin
- English
Fara Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,087 baby girls have been named Fara. The name peaked in 1977 with 59 US births that year (rank #1743). In 2024, ranked #11392 nationally — 9,649 places below its 1977 peak.
Top States for Fara
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Fara births are: New York (86), Texas (10), California (7).
Other English-Origin Names Like Fara
If you like Fara's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
4-Letter Names Starting with F
Names with Fara's exact length and starting letter: Fadi, Fadl, Faer, Fahd, Fahy.
Quick Facts About Fara
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farah | Joy | Female | Arabic |
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Compare Fara to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Fara against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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