Holding steady, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Parsa since 1988
Babies named Parsa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 104 |
| 2000s | 261 |
| 2010s | 239 |
| 2020s | 126 |
Meaning & origin
Parsa is a Persian name that carries a sense of devotion and historical depth. It first appeared on the U.S. Social Security's baby name records in 1988, making it a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape. As of 2025, the name ranks 4707, with a frequency of about 1 in 81,337 births for boys that year, reflecting its rarity. It experienced its peak popularity in 2003. The name remains most common in California, the only state among its top states listed. Parsa's usage trajectory has been stable over recent years, indicating a steady if modest interest among families seeking a name with Persian roots. Its meaning, rooted in ancient concepts of piety, connects carriers to a rich cultural heritage without overwhelming familiarity in the broader U.S. context.
Parsa is a Persian name derived from the Avestan word 'parsa', meaning 'devout' or 'pious'. It is also associated with the historical Persian warrior Pars, mentioned in the Shahnameh. The name has remained popular in Iran and among Persian diaspora, with steady usage in the United States since the late 1980s.
Where Parsa is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Parsa” around the world
Where Parsa lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Par, Sasa
Sibling names for Parsa
Names that share Parsa's style, for a brother or sister.
