What does Setareh mean?
Setareh means “star” in Persian.
What does Bahar mean?
Bahar means “spring,” the season of renewal, in Persian.
Setareh vs Bahar
Which is more popular?
Bahar is more popular than Setareh today: about 30 US babies were given the name Bahar in 2025, compared with 0 named Setareh.
| Setareh | Bahar | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Star | Spring |
| Origin | Persian | Persian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | seh-tah-REH | bah-HAR |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1981 | 1977 |
| Peak year | 2012 (34) | 2024 (35) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 30 |
| Trend | Steady | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Setareh
Bahar
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Setareh | Bahar |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 26 | 155 |
| 2010s | 118 | 178 |
| 2000s | 53 | 106 |
| 1990s | 23 | 89 |
| 1980s | 12 | 63 |
| 1970s | 0 | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Setareh or Bahar more popular?
Bahar is more popular than Setareh today: about 30 US babies were given the name Bahar in 2025, compared with 0 named Setareh.
What is the difference between Setareh and Bahar?
Setareh means Star (Persian origin), while Bahar means Spring (Persian origin).
Which name is older, Setareh or Bahar?
In US records, Setareh first appears in 1981 and Bahar in 1977, so Bahar has the longer recorded history.