What does Bahar mean?
Bahar means “spring,” the season of renewal, in Persian.
What does Laleh mean?
Laleh means “tulip” in Persian.
Bahar vs Laleh
Which is more popular?
Bahar is more popular than Laleh today: about 30 US babies were given the name Bahar in 2025, compared with 10 named Laleh.
| Bahar | Laleh | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Spring | Tulip |
| Origin | Persian | Persian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | bah-HAR | LAH-leh |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1977 | 1980 |
| Peak year | 2024 (35) | 2013 (10) |
| In 2025 | 30 | 10 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Bahar
Laleh
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Bahar | Laleh |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 155 | 33 |
| 2010s | 178 | 29 |
| 2000s | 106 | 7 |
| 1990s | 89 | 0 |
| 1980s | 63 | 28 |
| 1970s | 14 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bahar or Laleh more popular?
Bahar is more popular than Laleh today: about 30 US babies were given the name Bahar in 2025, compared with 10 named Laleh.
What is the difference between Bahar and Laleh?
Bahar means Spring (Persian origin), while Laleh means Tulip (Persian origin).
Which name is older, Bahar or Laleh?
In US records, Bahar first appears in 1977 and Laleh in 1980, so Bahar has the longer recorded history.