Parisa
Parisa first appears in US records in 1971. It peaked in 1991, when 40 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 28.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Parisa popular?
Steady Parisa has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1991.
| 2020s | 143 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 266 | |
| 2000s | 186 | |
| 1990s | 250 | |
| 1980s | 203 | |
| 1970s | 54 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Parisa mean?
Parisa means “like a fairy” in Persian.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Parisa mean?
Parisa means Like a fairy. Parisa means “like a fairy” in Persian.
What is the origin of the name Parisa?
Parisa is of Persian origin.
How do you pronounce Parisa?
Parisa is pronounced “pah-ree-SAH.”
Is Parisa a boy or a girl name?
Parisa is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Parisa a popular name right now?
Parisa has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1991.
How popular is the name Parisa?
In 2025, Parisa ranked #4845 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Parisa most popular?
Parisa was most popular in 1991, when about 40 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Parisa?
Names similar to Parisa include Bahar, Setareh, Mahsa, Darya, Shirin.
What names go well with Parisa?
Persian names that pair well with Parisa include Jasmine, Esther, Jasper, Darius, Cyrus.