Light, happiness, or joy
Farisha is a name primarily used in Muslim communities, often interpreted as a variant of Farasha, meaning butterfly, or derived from Arabic roots relating to light and happiness. It carries a cheerful and luminous connotation. While rare in the United States, it is appreciated for its melodic sound and positive imagery.
Less common today
Farisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,261 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).