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Parisa

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Pronounced pah-REE-sah /pɑˈri.sɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Persian parisa, 'like a fairy, fairy-like' (from pari, 'a fairy, an angel')Medium

In 30 seconds: Fairy-like: Parisa is Persian for 'like a fairy'. Soft, enchanting, and warm.

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Origin MediumPersian

MeaningFrom Persian parisa, 'like a fairy, fairy-like' (from pari, 'a fairy, an angel')

U.S. rank (2024)#5096 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1991

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,074

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

Parisa comes from Persian parisa, 'like a fairy, fairy-like' (from pari, 'a fairy, an angel' of Persian myth). A soft, enchanting name across the Persian-speaking world.

In the U.S. it appears in Persian families. Rare, fairy-like at the root, and enchanting.

Did you know? Parisa means 'like a fairy, fairy-like' in Persian (from pari, 'a fairy, an angel') — a soft, enchanting name across Iran.

Overall data confidence 78%

Persian references — Parisa — etymology

Variations

PariParissa

Nicknames

Pari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Parisa mean?

Parisa is Persian for 'like a fairy, fairy-like'.

How do you pronounce Parisa?

It's said pah-REE-sah /pɑˈri.sɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Parisa a boy or girl name?

Parisa is a girl's name.

How popular is Parisa?

Parisa is a rare name in the U.S.