What does Laleh mean?
Laleh means “tulip” in Persian.
What does Nazanin mean?
Nazanin means “sweet,” “lovely” or “beloved” in Persian.
Laleh vs Nazanin
Which is more popular?
Nazanin is more popular than Laleh today: about 17 US babies were given the name Nazanin in 2025, compared with 10 named Laleh.
| Laleh | Nazanin | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Tulip | Sweet, beloved |
| Origin | Persian | Persian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | LAH-leh | nah-zah-NEEN |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1980 | 1979 |
| Peak year | 2013 (10) | 2024 (25) |
| In 2025 | 10 | 17 |
| Trend | Rising | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Laleh
Nazanin
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Laleh | Nazanin |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 33 | 123 |
| 2010s | 29 | 62 |
| 2000s | 7 | 13 |
| 1990s | 0 | 17 |
| 1980s | 28 | 37 |
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laleh or Nazanin more popular?
Nazanin is more popular than Laleh today: about 17 US babies were given the name Nazanin in 2025, compared with 10 named Laleh.
What is the difference between Laleh and Nazanin?
Laleh means Tulip (Persian origin), while Nazanin means Sweet, beloved (Persian origin).
Which name is older, Laleh or Nazanin?
In US records, Laleh first appears in 1980 and Nazanin in 1979, so Nazanin has the longer recorded history.