Farhan

Farhan is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “happy.” In 2024 it was given to 69 boys in the United States.

Farhan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“happy”
Also spelled
Farhang

About the name Farhan

Farhan belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “happy” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Farhang.

In the United States, Farhan first appears in Social Security records in 1976. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2099 in 2017, and in 2024 69 babies received the name — 1,752 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Farhan in US records

First recorded (US)
1976
Best US rank
#2099 in 2017
Peak year
2024
Babies named Farhan in 2024
69
Total since 1880
1,752

Farhan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#333 in 2008
Babies named Farhan in 2025
25
Total since 1996
1,717

Spellings & short forms

Farhang

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Farhan mean?

Farhan means “happy” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Farhan a boy or girl name?

Farhan is a boy name. In 2024, 69 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Farhan?

Farhan comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition. It is also spelled Farhang.

How popular is the name Farhan?

Farhan first appears in US records in 1976. Its best-ever ranking was #2099 in 2017, and 69 babies were given the name in 2024.

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