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Pari

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Pronounced PAH-ree /ˈpɑ.ri/Medium

Meaning: From Persian pari, 'a fairy; an angel; a beautiful, ethereal being'; used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: A fairy; an angel; a beautiful being: Pari is Persian 'a fairy'. Lyrical, ethereal, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'PAH-ree').
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Origin LowPersian
MeaningFrom Persian pari, 'a fairy; an angel; a beautiful, ethereal being'; used for both sexes; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#4959 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 812

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419602025

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

Pari comes from Persian pari, 'a fairy; an angel; a beautiful, ethereal being' (the peri of Persian myth). A lyrical, ethereal name across Persian and South Asian families, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished).

In the U.S. it appears in Persian families. Rare, a-fairy-and-an-angel at the root, and ethereal.

Did you know? Pari means 'a fairy; an angel; a beautiful, ethereal being' in Persian — a lyrical, ethereal name, used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'PAH-ree').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Pari — Persian etymology

Variations

ParyPareeParisa

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pari mean?

Pari is Persian for 'a fairy; an angel; a beautiful, ethereal being'.

How do you pronounce Pari?

It's said PAH-ree /ˈpɑ.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Pari a boy or girl name?

Pari is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Pari?

Pari is a rare name in the U.S.

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