Girl · #12,180 in 2026

Persia

Name: Popularity of the name Persia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Persia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Historically, Iran was commonly referred to as "Persia" in the Western world. Likewise, the modern-day ethnonym "Persian" was typically used as a demonym for all Iranian nationals, regardless of whether or not they were ethnic Persians.

Current Rank

#12,180

Peak Rank

#2,541 (2007)

Total Babies

775

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1975

First Year

2023

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#2541

Peak Rank

775

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Persia

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Persia

Persia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1975, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 73 Persias were born — ranking #2,541 that year. As of 2026, Persia ranks #12,180 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 775 Persias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Persia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Persia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Percha
Priya
Praya
Pria
Prea
Perea
Persian
Pariah
Pra
Pera
Perra
Perna

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Persia

What does the name Persia mean?

How popular is Persia in 2026?

In 2026, Persia ranks #12,180 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Persia most popular?

Persia reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #2,541 that year with 73 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Persia most popular?

Persia has historically been most popular in Florida, North Carolina, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Persia.

Is Persia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Persia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Persia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Persia include Rannie, Hermoine, Niva. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Persia

Persia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 775 births in the dataset. Persia's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #2,541. Use the chart and map above to compare Persia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.