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