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Pari

Girl name · Indian

Meaningfairy · Persian

Pari is an Indian girl name meaning “fairy”, with Persian roots. Persian names often draw on poetry, light and the natural world. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • GenerationPari peaked in 2014, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Pari you'd meet today is about 11 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Pari would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 59,524 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryPari first shows up in US birth records in 1960, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 65 years since.
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hello, little Pari

US births per million girls, 1960–2025

012.525196020002025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Pari

Pari is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “fairy”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 2010s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Indian names

Other spellings of Pari

Unisex name: Parry

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Questions about the name Pari

What does the name Pari mean?

Pari means “fairy” and comes from Persian. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Faye (“fairy”), Fae (“fairy”), Fay (“fairy”) and Pixie (“fairy, sprite”).

What is the origin of the name Pari?

Pari is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Persian. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).

Is Pari a boy or girl name?

Pari is a girl name. In 2025, 27 US girls were named Pari.

How popular is the name Pari?

Pari ranked #4,878 for US girls in 2025, given to 27 babies. Its best year was 2014, when it reached #3,549. Over the last five years it has climbed 2,045 places.

What names are similar to Pari?

If you like Pari, you might also like Parry, Faye, Fae, Fay and Pixie. Parry is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Pari?

Pari is an Indian girl name meaning “fairy”, with Persian roots. Persian names often draw on poetry, light and the natural world. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.