The baby name Farhiya is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced far-HEE-ya (IPA: /fɑrˈhiː.jɑ/).
Farhiya is Somali in Origin.
The baby name Farhiya is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced far-HEE-ya (IPA: /fɑrˈhiː.jɑ/).
Farhiya is Somali in Origin.
Farhiya is a feminine name rooted in the Arabic triliteral F-R-Ḥ, the source of words meaning joy, happiness, and delight. It conveys “joyful,” “glad,” or “one who brings happiness.” The form Farhiya is especially common in Somali-speaking communities, reflecting Arabic influence through Islam and trade across the Red Sea. Related Arabic forms include Farha (joy), Fariha/Fareeha (joyful), and the adjectival Farhiyah/Farhiyya; Turkish also preserves the variant Feriha. A masculine counterpart is Farhan (“joyful”).
Usage is well established in the Horn of Africa and among diaspora families in Europe, North America, and the Gulf. Spelling variants and cognates include Farhia, Farhiyo (Somali), Farhiyah, Fariha, Fareeha, Farha, and Farhah. The name’s upbeat meaning makes it a popular choice for girls born at times of celebration, and its cross-regional variants allow families to honor both Arabic and East African heritage.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CY | 0 | #60 | 1 | 1,632 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| KW | 0 | #120 | 2 | 5,216 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #152 | 2 | 3,773 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2017 | #173 | 2 | 1,647 |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| DK | 0 | #205 | 2 | 5,198 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #271 | 3 | 6,912 |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #321 | 9 | 7,429 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #338 | 2 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #355 | 4 | 7,678 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #420 | 5 | 15,987 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #591 | 7 | 20,968 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #722 | 17 | 3,895 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #906 | 30 | 25,931 |
| United States | Girls | 2021 | #912 | 9 | 8,741 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #927 | 29 | 5,933 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,005 | 5 | 14,742 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,228 | 9 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,686 | 6 | 28,008 |
Farhiya is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:
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