Declining since 2006, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Persia since 1975
Babies named Persia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 76 |
| 2000s | 377 |
| 2010s | 248 |
| 2020s | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Persia is a geographic name that entered the American baby name lexicon in the late 20th century. First recorded in 1975, it saw its peak usage in 2007, coinciding with a broader trend of place names and exotic-sounding choices. As of 2025, it ranked 8860th, with approximately 1 in 146,115 girls receiving the name. Its trajectory has been falling since 2006, suggesting it was a brief fashion rather than a lasting favorite. The name carries historical weight, evoking the ancient Persian Empire, but its usage as a personal name remains niche. The top states for the name are not well-defined given its rarity, but it likely appears sporadically across the country.
Persia is a place name taken from the historical region in southwestern Asia, corresponding to modern-day Iran. The name entered English via Greek 'Persis' and Old Persian 'Parsa'. As a given name, it appears sporadically in English-speaking countries, likely chosen for its exotic and historical associations with the Persian Empire. Its use as a personal name is modern and uncommon.
Sibling names for Persia
Names that share Persia's style, for a brother or sister.
