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