Joy, happiness, or a wild ass
Pharrah is a variant of the Arabic name Farah, which translates to joy or happiness. In some etymological contexts, it is also linked to a word for a wild donkey, symbolizing speed and freedom. The 'Ph' spelling is a modern English stylistic variation of the traditional Arabic form.
Less common today
Pharrah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,925 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Iconic American actress and 1970s pop culture figure
Reality television personality
American drag performer and entertainer
