Dorsa

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Pronounced DOR-sah /ˈdɔr.sə/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian Dorsa, often glossed 'a spool of silk' — a soft, well-loved name in Iran. Noted honestly as a Persian favourite.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft Persian name: Dorsa is often read 'a spool of silk' (said 'DOR-sah'). Delicate and well-loved.

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Origin MediumPersian

MeaningFrom the Persian Dorsa, often glossed 'a spool of silk' — a soft, well-loved name in Iran. Noted honestly as a Persian favourite.

U.S. rank (2022)#14040 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 78

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dorsa is a Persian favourite, commonly read as 'a spool of silk' — delicate and warm. It reads distinctly Persian and is rare in the U.S. (said 'DOR-sah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Iran. Rare, delicate, and Persian.

Did you know? Dorsa is a Persian name, often glossed 'a spool of silk' — a soft, well-loved choice in Iran, noted honestly (said 'DOR-sah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Dorsa — Persian 'a spool of silk'; favourite

Variations

DorsaDursaDorssa

Nicknames

DoriSasa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dorsa mean?

Dorsa is Persian, often read 'a spool of silk'; a favourite in Iran.

How do you pronounce Dorsa?

It's said DOR-sah /ˈdɔr.sə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dorsa a boy or girl name?

Dorsa is a girl's name.

How popular is Dorsa?

Dorsa is a rare name in the U.S.