Declining since 2013, #4,878 for girls today.
Popularity of Pari since 1960
Babies named Pari per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 33 |
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 251 |
| 2010s | 319 |
| 2020s | 99 |
Meaning & origin
Pari is a Persian name meaning 'fairy,' derived from the mythical creatures of Persian folklore. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1960 and reached its peak in 2014 at rank 4,878. In 2025, about 1 in 59,528 baby girls were named Pari, though its popularity has been declining since 2013. The name has not been associated with any particular U.S. state as a top choice. Its literary and romantic appeal, tied to classical Persian poetry, gives it a cross-cultural charm.
Pari originates from Persian 'پری' (parī), referring to a mythical sprite or fairy, often depicted as a beautiful, benevolent winged creature. The term entered Persian via Middle Persian and is related to Avestan 'pairikā'. In Persian literature, such as the 'Shahnameh', paris are enchantingly beautiful beings, lending the name romantic and lyrical associations.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Par
Variants: Pariya, Parisa
Sibling names for Pari
Names that share Pari's style, for a brother or sister.
