Persia
Meaningfrom Persia · English
- US rank
- #8,860
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,541 in 2007
11 babies were named Persia in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,010 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1975–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Persia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 147,059 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Persia, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Persia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPersia first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2007, when it ranked #2,541. Today it's #8,860, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendPersia has slipped 3,010 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,860. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Persia means “from Persia”.
About the name Persia
Persia is a girl name meaning “from Persia”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-sia”. US birth records list Persia for girls from 1975 to 2025, in 39 of those 51 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #2,541 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,860, with 11 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.3 | 746,269 girls |
| 1980s | 1.3 | 763,359 girls |
| 1990s | 4.3 | 235,294 girls |
| 2000s | 20 | 49,505 girls |
| 2010s | 14 | 70,972 girls |
| 2020s | 5.4 | 186,335 girls |
Questions about the name Persia
What does the name Persia mean?
Persia means “from Persia” in English.
Is Persia a boy or girl name?
Persia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Persia?
Persia ranked #8,860 for US girls in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 2007 (#2,541).