What does Bahar mean?
Bahar means “spring,” the season of renewal, in Persian.
What does Setareh mean?
Setareh means “star” in Persian.
Bahar vs Setareh
Which is more popular?
Bahar is more popular than Setareh today: about 30 US babies were given the name Bahar in 2025, compared with 0 named Setareh.
| Bahar | Setareh | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Spring | Star |
| Origin | Persian | Persian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | bah-HAR | seh-tah-REH |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1977 | 1981 |
| Peak year | 2024 (35) | 2012 (34) |
| In 2025 | 30 | 0 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Bahar
Setareh
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Bahar | Setareh |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 155 | 26 |
| 2010s | 178 | 118 |
| 2000s | 106 | 53 |
| 1990s | 89 | 23 |
| 1980s | 63 | 12 |
| 1970s | 14 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bahar or Setareh more popular?
Bahar is more popular than Setareh today: about 30 US babies were given the name Bahar in 2025, compared with 0 named Setareh.
What is the difference between Bahar and Setareh?
Bahar means Spring (Persian origin), while Setareh means Star (Persian origin).
Which name is older, Bahar or Setareh?
In US records, Bahar first appears in 1977 and Setareh in 1981, so Bahar has the longer recorded history.