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