What does Shirin mean?
Shirin means “sweet” or “charming”; she is the beloved of Persian romance.
What does Nazanin mean?
Nazanin means “sweet,” “lovely” or “beloved” in Persian.
Shirin vs Nazanin
Which is more popular?
Nazanin is more popular than Shirin today: about 17 US babies were given the name Nazanin in 2025, compared with 15 named Shirin.
| Shirin | Nazanin | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Sweet, charming | Sweet, beloved |
| Origin | Persian | Persian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | shee-REEN | nah-zah-NEEN |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1938 | 1979 |
| Peak year | 1985 (27) | 2024 (25) |
| In 2025 | 15 | 17 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Shirin
Nazanin
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Shirin | Nazanin |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 67 | 123 |
| 2010s | 133 | 62 |
| 2000s | 134 | 13 |
| 1990s | 136 | 17 |
| 1980s | 176 | 37 |
| 1970s | 86 | 5 |
| 1960s | 52 | 0 |
| 1950s | 12 | 0 |
| 1930s | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Shirin or Nazanin more popular?
Nazanin is more popular than Shirin today: about 17 US babies were given the name Nazanin in 2025, compared with 15 named Shirin.
What is the difference between Shirin and Nazanin?
Shirin means Sweet, charming (Persian origin), while Nazanin means Sweet, beloved (Persian origin).
Which name is older, Shirin or Nazanin?
In US records, Shirin first appears in 1938 and Nazanin in 1979, so Shirin has the longer recorded history.