Land of the Persians; from the Fars region
A place-name referring to the ancient empire and modern-day Iran. It is derived from the Old Persian word 'Parsa', which originally designated a specific region and its people. In a naming context, it evokes a sense of history, grandeur, and exotic beauty.
Less common today
Persia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,557 in 2007.
American actress and musician known for the TV series Girlfriends
Australian-born economist and consumer rights advocate
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
