What does Parisa mean?
Parisa means “like a fairy” in Persian.
What does Roya mean?
Roya means “dream” or “vision” in Persian.
Parisa vs Roya
Which is more popular?
Roya is more popular than Parisa today: about 76 US babies were given the name Roya in 2025, compared with 28 named Parisa.
| Parisa | Roya | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Like a fairy | Dream, vision |
| Origin | Persian | Persian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | pah-ree-SAH | ROH-yah |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1971 | 1955 |
| Peak year | 1991 (40) | 2025 (76) |
| In 2025 | 28 | 76 |
| Trend | Steady | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Parisa
Roya
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Parisa | Roya |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 143 | 343 |
| 2010s | 266 | 392 |
| 2000s | 186 | 219 |
| 1990s | 250 | 275 |
| 1980s | 203 | 234 |
| 1970s | 54 | 99 |
| 1960s | 0 | 42 |
| 1950s | 0 | 19 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Parisa or Roya more popular?
Roya is more popular than Parisa today: about 76 US babies were given the name Roya in 2025, compared with 28 named Parisa.
What is the difference between Parisa and Roya?
Parisa means Like a fairy (Persian origin), while Roya means Dream, vision (Persian origin).
Which name is older, Parisa or Roya?
In US records, Parisa first appears in 1971 and Roya in 1955, so Roya has the longer recorded history.