What does Nazanin mean?
Nazanin means “sweet,” “lovely” or “beloved” in Persian.
What does Shirin mean?
Shirin means “sweet” or “charming”; she is the beloved of Persian romance.
Nazanin vs Shirin
Which is more popular?
Nazanin is more popular than Shirin today: about 17 US babies were given the name Nazanin in 2025, compared with 15 named Shirin.
| Nazanin | Shirin | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Sweet, beloved | Sweet, charming |
| Origin | Persian | Persian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | nah-zah-NEEN | shee-REEN |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1979 | 1938 |
| Peak year | 2024 (25) | 1985 (27) |
| In 2025 | 17 | 15 |
| Trend | Rising | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Nazanin
Shirin
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Nazanin | Shirin |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 123 | 67 |
| 2010s | 62 | 133 |
| 2000s | 13 | 134 |
| 1990s | 17 | 136 |
| 1980s | 37 | 176 |
| 1970s | 5 | 86 |
| 1960s | 0 | 52 |
| 1950s | 0 | 12 |
| 1930s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nazanin or Shirin more popular?
Nazanin is more popular than Shirin today: about 17 US babies were given the name Nazanin in 2025, compared with 15 named Shirin.
What is the difference between Nazanin and Shirin?
Nazanin means Sweet, beloved (Persian origin), while Shirin means Sweet, charming (Persian origin).
Which name is older, Nazanin or Shirin?
In US records, Nazanin first appears in 1979 and Shirin in 1938, so Shirin has the longer recorded history.