What does Parisa mean?
Parisa means “like a fairy” in Persian.
What does Shirin mean?
Shirin means “sweet” or “charming”; she is the beloved of Persian romance.
Parisa vs Shirin
Which is more popular?
Parisa is more popular than Shirin today: about 28 US babies were given the name Parisa in 2025, compared with 15 named Shirin.
| Parisa | Shirin | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Like a fairy | Sweet, charming |
| Origin | Persian | Persian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | pah-ree-SAH | shee-REEN |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1971 | 1938 |
| Peak year | 1991 (40) | 1985 (27) |
| In 2025 | 28 | 15 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Parisa
Shirin
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Parisa | Shirin |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 143 | 67 |
| 2010s | 266 | 133 |
| 2000s | 186 | 134 |
| 1990s | 250 | 136 |
| 1980s | 203 | 176 |
| 1970s | 54 | 86 |
| 1960s | 0 | 52 |
| 1950s | 0 | 12 |
| 1930s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Parisa or Shirin more popular?
Parisa is more popular than Shirin today: about 28 US babies were given the name Parisa in 2025, compared with 15 named Shirin.
What is the difference between Parisa and Shirin?
Parisa means Like a fairy (Persian origin), while Shirin means Sweet, charming (Persian origin).
Which name is older, Parisa or Shirin?
In US records, Parisa first appears in 1971 and Shirin in 1938, so Shirin has the longer recorded history.