Joy or happiness
Furaha is a Swahili name that literally translates to joy or happiness. It is commonly used in East African countries like Kenya and Tanzania to celebrate the delight a new child brings to a family.
Less common today
Furaha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,696 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the animated series · The Lion Guard
