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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Persia — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Perseus|Pesach
PersianGirl→ Stable

Persia

PER-zhuh · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13123 in 2023

Peak: #6023 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13123 in 2023

Peak: #6023 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #13123 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Persian OriginGeographicRegalRomantic2-syllableGirlVintage-RevivalMeaningfulCulturalUncommonLiterary-Feel
Character
ancient wisdomexotic elegancecultural richnessmysterious allureimperial grace
STRONG
High confidence

Persia is a Persian girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Persia at a Glance
Meaning:Named after the historical region and empire of Persia. Evokes ancient civilization, grandeur, and cultural richness of the Persian Empire.
Language root:Persian · Old Persian
Peak rank:#6023 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

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Similar Style
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Works Well With
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Persia · Overview
Summary

Persia is a Persian girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Regal · Romantic · Meaningful character
Persia carries a warm, ethereal, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
persia.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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