What does Setareh mean?
Setareh means “star” in Persian.
What does Shirin mean?
Shirin means “sweet” or “charming”; she is the beloved of Persian romance.
Setareh vs Shirin
Which is more popular?
Shirin is more popular than Setareh today: about 15 US babies were given the name Shirin in 2025, compared with 0 named Setareh.
| Setareh | Shirin | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Star | Sweet, charming |
| Origin | Persian | Persian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | seh-tah-REH | shee-REEN |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1981 | 1938 |
| Peak year | 2012 (34) | 1985 (27) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 15 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Setareh
Shirin
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Setareh | Shirin |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 26 | 67 |
| 2010s | 118 | 133 |
| 2000s | 53 | 134 |
| 1990s | 23 | 136 |
| 1980s | 12 | 176 |
| 1970s | 0 | 86 |
| 1960s | 0 | 52 |
| 1950s | 0 | 12 |
| 1930s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Setareh or Shirin more popular?
Shirin is more popular than Setareh today: about 15 US babies were given the name Shirin in 2025, compared with 0 named Setareh.
What is the difference between Setareh and Shirin?
Setareh means Star (Persian origin), while Shirin means Sweet, charming (Persian origin).
Which name is older, Setareh or Shirin?
In US records, Setareh first appears in 1981 and Shirin in 1938, so Shirin has the longer recorded history.