UK girl's name
Farheen
An Arabic feminine name meaning splendid, brilliant, or shining.
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.
Farheen is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Farheen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 13 births.
This profile covers 182 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1996 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 31% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 181 living people in the UK are called Farheen. 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
- • Farheen ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 13 girls were registered as Farheen.
- • About 181 living people in the UK are estimated to have Farheen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
1997
13 births
Estimated living
181
2026
Meaning
What does Farheen mean?
The name Farheen is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "farha" which means joy or happiness. It is a relatively modern name, believed to have emerged sometime in the late 20th century.
The earliest recorded use of the name Farheen can be traced back to the Middle Eastern region, particularly in countries like Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates. However, it has since gained popularity in other parts of the world, including South Asia and certain Western countries with significant Muslim populations.
While the name Farheen does not have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its roots can be found in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, where names often carry meanings related to virtues, qualities, or aspects of nature.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Farheen was Farheen Binti Khalid, a Saudi Arabian poet and writer who lived in the late 20th century. Her works explored themes of love, identity, and the experiences of women in her society.
Another notable figure was Farheen Ahmed, a Pakistani-American computer scientist and entrepreneur. She co-founded the technology company Smash.gg, which focuses on providing platforms for esports tournaments and gaming communities. Ahmed was born in 1992 and played a significant role in the growth of the esports industry.
In the realm of sports, Farheen Naz was a Pakistani cricketer who represented the national women's team in the early 2000s. She was a right-arm medium-pace bowler and played in several international tournaments during her career.
Farheen Khan is a British-Pakistani actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films, both in the UK and in Pakistan. She is known for her roles in dramas like "Zindagi Gulzar Hai" and "Humsafar."
Lastly, Farheen Fatima is an Indian classical singer and composer, renowned for her contributions to the Hindustani classical music tradition. She has performed at numerous prestigious venues around the world and has received several awards for her artistic achievements.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Farheen over time
The chart below shows babies named Farheen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Farheen, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Farheen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Farheen 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 | #5044 | 11 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3809 | 55 | 9 |
| 2000s | #2574 | 70 | 9 |
| 1990s | #1511 | 46 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Farheen
- 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
Farheen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Farheen in the UK right now?
In 2024, Farheen was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Farheen most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 13 babies registered as Farheen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Farheen?
An Arabic feminine name meaning splendid, brilliant, or shining.
How many people are called Farheen in the UK?
A total of 182 babies have been registered as Farheen across the 25 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.