What does Shirin mean?
Shirin means “sweet” or “charming”; she is the beloved of Persian romance.
What does Bahar mean?
Bahar means “spring,” the season of renewal, in Persian.
Shirin vs Bahar
Which is more popular?
Bahar is more popular than Shirin today: about 30 US babies were given the name Bahar in 2025, compared with 15 named Shirin.
| Shirin | Bahar | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Sweet, charming | Spring |
| Origin | Persian | Persian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | shee-REEN | bah-HAR |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1938 | 1977 |
| Peak year | 1985 (27) | 2024 (35) |
| In 2025 | 15 | 30 |
| Trend | Steady | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Shirin
Bahar
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Shirin | Bahar |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 67 | 155 |
| 2010s | 133 | 178 |
| 2000s | 134 | 106 |
| 1990s | 136 | 89 |
| 1980s | 176 | 63 |
| 1970s | 86 | 14 |
| 1960s | 52 | 0 |
| 1950s | 12 | 0 |
| 1930s | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Shirin or Bahar more popular?
Bahar is more popular than Shirin today: about 30 US babies were given the name Bahar in 2025, compared with 15 named Shirin.
What is the difference between Shirin and Bahar?
Shirin means Sweet, charming (Persian origin), while Bahar means Spring (Persian origin).
Which name is older, Shirin or Bahar?
In US records, Shirin first appears in 1938 and Bahar in 1977, so Shirin has the longer recorded history.