NAME PROFILE
Fara
Derived from Old English meaning 'fair' or 'lovely,' it describes a person who possesses a naturally radiant and charming personality that puts others at ease.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,093 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1976 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1969 |
| Most recent | 1992 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 71%TX — 12%CA — 6%NJ — 6%FL — 6%
Notable People
Fara Williams (Professional Footballer for Everton) · Farrah Fawcett (Iconic Actress in Charlie's Angels) · Farah Khan (Acclaimed Bollywood Director and Choreographer) · Farah Pahlavi (Former Empress of Iran) · Saint Fara (Seventh-century Abbess and Founder of Faremoutiers Abbey)
Nicknames & Diminutives
FariFarrie
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