boy's name
Farhan
far-HAHN
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 4,352
Scotland
#786
2024 births
Farhan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 72 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Farhan is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in 2025, when 72 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 46,047 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Farhan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 154 |
| 1990s | 280 |
| 2000s | 455 |
| 2010s | 552 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 368 |
How Popular Is Farhan?
In 2025, Farhan was given to 72 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Farhan Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Farhan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Farhan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Farhan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Farhan
- Pronunciation far-HAHN
Sibling Names for Farhan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Farhan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Farhan
How popular is the name Farhan?
In 2025, Farhan was given to 72 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Farhan a girl's or a boy's name?
Farhan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Farhan?
Farhan has 2 syllables.
When was Farhan most popular?
Farhan peaked in 2025, when 72 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Farhan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Farhan currently ranks #786 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.