Fariah is a unique and captivating name of Arabic origin, meaning 'single-minded' or 'intelligent'. It is derived from the root word 'fara,' which signifies understanding or comprehension. This name is often favored for its distinctive sound and its association with intelligence and wisdom. Fariah is also notable as it is the name of a prominent character in the popular Arabic folktale, One Thousand and One Nights.
The name Fariah experienced a gap in popularity between 2002 and 2016 with only one birth recorded in those years combined, before seeing an increase again in 2016.