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