Rising since 2001, #4,758 for girls today.
Popularity of Parisa since 1971
Babies named Parisa per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1991, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Parisa's real moment was 2017.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 54 |
| 1980s | 203 |
| 1990s | 250 |
| 2000s | 186 |
| 2010s | 266 |
| 2020s | 143 |
Meaning & origin
Parisa is a Persian name meaning 'like a fairy,' combining 'pari' (fairy) and '-sā' (like). First recorded in U.S. birth data in 1971, it has seen growing interest in recent decades, climbing steadily since 2001. Its peak year was 2017, when it ranked highest in usage. Despite its rarity in the United States as a whole, it has notable popularity in states like Virginia and California, reflecting communities with Persian heritage. The name's ethereal meaning and melodic sound make it a distinctive choice, balancing cultural roots with a modern feel.
Parisa derives from the Persian word پریسا (parisā), meaning 'like a fairy' or 'fairy-faced.' The name is a combination of 'pari' (fairy) and the suffix '-sā' (like, resembling). It is also sometimes associated with 'Paradise' through folk etymology, though the linguistic root is distinct. Parisa has been used in Persian-speaking regions for centuries and gained some international recognition in recent decades.
Where Parisa is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pari, Risa, Pari Pari
Variants: Parissa
Sibling names for Parisa
Names that share Parisa's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Anahita, Laleh, Nila, Shirin, Yasmin, Bahar, Sadaf, Shabnam, Shereen, Shireen, Delara, Ladan, Mithra, Nazanin, Yasamin, Shiraz, Azadeh, Bita, Dorna, Nasrin, Sanaz, Setareh, Setayesh, Shahrzad, Taraneh, Yasaman
Brothers: Arash, Darius, Kian, Ramin, Sohrab, Arvin, Azad, Bijan, Javid, Kamran, Kaveh, Naveed, Navid, Omid, Ronak, Saman, Ashkan, Babak, Dastan, Farhad, Kasra, Mehran, Omeed, Payam, Shahzad, Bobak, Dariush, Farzad, Kayhan, Nikan, Shadman, Shahin, Shervin, Yashar
