Persian Baby Names
Persian names account for 1.2% of babies given a top-1,000 name in the US — 31 names in all, led by Aria and Amir.
How common are Persian names?
Measured across every name in the 2025 SSA top 1,000 lists.
Persian names rising fastest
Already in the top 1,000 and still climbing — the Persian names gaining ground.
What Persian names mean
The ideas Persian names return to most. Nature leads with 12 of them.
Origins that overlap with Persian
Many names belong to more than one tradition. These share the most names with Persian.
All Persian baby names
899 names found
Aarish
First ray of sun or sky
Aariyana
Noble, pure, or very holy
Aava
Water, or voice
Abrish
Sparkling, bright, or like a rainbow
Adarius
Noble; of the sea
Adarrius
Noble or princely
Afraz
High, exalted, or one who sets things right.
Afreen
Praise, thanks, or lucky
Afrin
Lucky, praise, or to offer blessings
Afsana
A story, tale, or legend
Afsheen
Shining star or starlight
Ahriya
Noble, honorable, or pure
Aidin
Little fire or fiery one
Alazae
Joyful or noble
Alaze
Unknown; possibly a modern variation of Alizeh or Alize
Alireza
High, exalted friend
Alishah
Protected by God or noble
Aliyar
High friend or exalted companion
Alizay
Joyful or cheerful
Alizeh
Joyful; wind
Persian baby names: common questions
What is the most popular Persian baby name?
Aria is the most popular Persian girls' name (#26 in the US) and Amir the most popular Persian boys' name (#105), based on 2025 Social Security Administration data.
How common are Persian baby names in the US?
Persian is the #18 most common origin of the 24 we track. 31 names in the 2025 top 1,000 have Persian roots, given to 29,934 babies — 1.2% of those receiving a top-1,000 name. A name can have more than one origin, so these overlap with other traditions.
Which Persian names are getting more popular?
Cyrus, Kian, Yara, Mina, Emerald are all in the top 1,000 and climbing in national popularity.
What do Persian names usually mean?
Persian names most often carry themes of Nature (12 names), Noble (7 names), Gift (6 names).