Girl · #12,153 in 2026

Surena

Surena or Suren, also known as Rustaham Suren, was a Parthian spahbed during the 1st century BC. He was the leader of the House of Suren and is best known for defeating the Romans at the Battle of Carrhae. Under his command, the Parthians decisively defeated a numerically superior Roman invasion force under the command of Marcus Licinius Crassus.

Current Rank
#12,153
Peak Rank
#8,757 (2001)
Total Babies
95
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1968
First Year
2011
Last Year
2001
Peak Year
#8757
Peak Rank
95
Total Count
14
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Surena

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

Surena or Suren, also known as Rustaham Suren, was a Parthian spahbed during the 1st century BC. He was the leader of the House of Suren and is best known for defeating the Romans at the Battle of Carrhae. Under his command, the Parthians decisively defeated a numerically superior Roman invasion force under the command of Marcus Licinius Crassus.

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The Story of Surena

Surena first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1968, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 11 Surenas were born — ranking #8,757 that year. As of 2026, Surena ranks #12,153 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 95 Surenas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Surena

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Surena

What does the name Surena mean?
Surena or Suren, also known as Rustaham Suren, was a Parthian spahbed during the 1st century BC. He was the leader of the House of Suren and is best known for defeating the Romans at the Battle of Carrhae. Under his command, the Parthians decisively defeated a numerically superior Roman invasion force under the command of Marcus Licinius Crassus.
How popular is Surena in 2026?
In 2026, Surena ranks #12,153 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Surena most popular?
Surena reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #8,757 that year with 11 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Surena most popular?
Surena has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Surena.
Is Surena a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Surena is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Surena?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Surena include Daphny, Julea, Aracelly. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Surena

Surena is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1968 and has accumulated 95 births in the dataset. Surena's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #8,757. Use the chart and map above to compare Surena'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.