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Persia

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Pronounced PUR-zhah /ˈpɜːr.ʒə/High

Meaning: Persia is the historic Western name for Iran, from the Greek Persis, itself from the region of Pars (Fars) in the country's southwest. As a given name it is a place name, and we note that plainly and respectfully — it names a real country and a great civilization.Medium

In 30 seconds: A place name: Persia is the historic Western name for Iran (said 'PUR-zhah'). Rich and evocative, used respectfully.
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Origin MediumGreek, Latin
MeaningPersia is the historic Western name for Iran, from the Greek Persis, itself from the region of Pars (Fars) in the country's southwest. As a given name it is a place name, and we note that plainly and respectfully — it names a real country and a great civilization.
U.S. rank (2023)#13123 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 775

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719752023

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

Persia comes from the Greek Persis, named for the region of Pars (modern Fars), the heartland of the ancient Persian empire; Iran has been the country's own name throughout. As a given name it belongs with the place names, carrying poetry, carpets, gardens and gems in its associations. Rare in the U.S. (said 'PUR-zhah').

It appears very rarely in U.S. data. Rare, evocative, and place-based.

Did you know? Persia is what the Greeks called Iran, after the southwestern region of Pars — the homeland of Cyrus and the Achaemenid kings. Used as a given name it is a place name, and we note that plainly (said 'PUR-zhah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Persia — historic name of Iran; Greek Persis from Pars

Variations

PersiahPersyaPersis

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Persia mean?

Persia is the historic Western name for Iran, from the Greek Persis and the region of Pars. As a given name it is a place name.

How do you pronounce Persia?

It's said PUR-zhah /ˈpɜːr.ʒə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Persia a boy or girl name?

Persia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Persia?

Persia is a very rare name in the U.S.

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