UK girl's name
Fareeha
A feminine Arabic name meaning "joy" or "happiness".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Fareeha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Fareeha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2771, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 20 births.
This profile covers 255 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1998 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 45% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 254 living people in the UK are called Fareeha. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Fareeha ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 20 girls were registered as Fareeha.
- • About 254 living people in the UK are estimated to have Fareeha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2771
2024
Births in 2024
9
Latest year
Peak year
2016
20 births
Estimated living
254
2026
Meaning
What does Fareeha mean?
The name Fareeha traces its origins to the Arabic language, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 7th century AD in the Arabian Peninsula. Derived from the Arabic word "faraha," meaning joy or happiness, the name carries a connotation of delight and contentment.
Fareeha was a name frequently found in medieval Arabic literature, particularly in poetry and stories celebrating the beauty and grace of women bearing this name. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been inspired by the verses of the Quran, which often mention the concept of joy and bliss in relation to paradise.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Fareeha was a renowned poet from the Umayyad Caliphate in the 8th century. Her works, though fragmented, have been preserved and studied for their lyrical elegance and profound insights into the human condition.
In the 11th century, a prominent scholar and mathematician from Andalusia, Al-Fareeha Al-Qurtubi, made significant contributions to the field of algebra and geometry. Her treatises on advanced mathematical concepts were widely circulated and influenced the development of Islamic scientific thought.
During the Ottoman Empire, a notable figure named Fareeha Khanum rose to prominence in the 16th century as a skilled diplomat and advisor to Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Her diplomatic acumen and keen political insights were highly valued, and she played a crucial role in shaping the empire's foreign policy.
In the realm of literature, Fareeha Al-Baghdadi, a 19th-century poet from Iraq, gained recognition for her emotional and evocative verses that explored the depths of human emotions. Her poetry collection, "The Garden of Delights," remains a cherished work in Arabic literary circles.
Another historical figure bearing the name Fareeha was a renowned artist from Egypt in the early 20th century. Fareeha Al-Masri's vibrant and expressive paintings captured the essence of Egyptian culture and traditions, earning her international acclaim and a place in the annals of modern Arab art.
While the name Fareeha has endured through the centuries, its popularity has ebbed and flowed across different regions and time periods. However, its underlying meaning of joy and happiness has remained a constant thread, making it a timeless and cherished name choice for many families.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Fareeha over time
The chart below shows babies named Fareeha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Fareeha, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 20 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fareeha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Fareeha was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2705 | 49 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2028 | 142 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3182 | 55 | 9 |
| 1990s | #3146 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Fareeha
- Freya 50,564
- Florence 32,908
- Francesca 18,752
- Faith 14,325
- Fatima 11,112
- Faye 8,999
- Felicity 8,554
- Frankie 6,977
- Ffion 6,115
- Flora 3,499
- Frances 3,417
- Fatimah 3,065
FAQ
Fareeha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Fareeha in the UK right now?
In 2024, Fareeha was ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.
When was Fareeha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 20 babies registered as Fareeha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Fareeha?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "joy" or "happiness".
How many people are called Fareeha in the UK?
A total of 255 babies have been registered as Fareeha across the 26 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.