What does Nazanin mean?
Nazanin means “sweet,” “lovely” or “beloved” in Persian.
What does Setareh mean?
Setareh means “star” in Persian.
Nazanin vs Setareh
Which is more popular?
Nazanin is more popular than Setareh today: about 17 US babies were given the name Nazanin in 2025, compared with 0 named Setareh.
| Nazanin | Setareh | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Sweet, beloved | Star |
| Origin | Persian | Persian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | nah-zah-NEEN | seh-tah-REH |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1979 | 1981 |
| Peak year | 2024 (25) | 2012 (34) |
| In 2025 | 17 | 0 |
| Trend | Rising | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Nazanin
Setareh
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Nazanin | Setareh |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 123 | 26 |
| 2010s | 62 | 118 |
| 2000s | 13 | 53 |
| 1990s | 17 | 23 |
| 1980s | 37 | 12 |
| 1970s | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nazanin or Setareh more popular?
Nazanin is more popular than Setareh today: about 17 US babies were given the name Nazanin in 2025, compared with 0 named Setareh.
What is the difference between Nazanin and Setareh?
Nazanin means Sweet, beloved (Persian origin), while Setareh means Star (Persian origin).
Which name is older, Nazanin or Setareh?
In US records, Nazanin first appears in 1979 and Setareh in 1981, so Nazanin has the longer recorded history.