The baby name Paree is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /pɑːˈriː/ (pa-REE).
Paree is Persian in Origin.
The baby name Paree is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /pɑːˈriː/ (pa-REE).
Paree is Persian in Origin.
Paree is a modern, lyrical spelling with dual roots. In South Asia it reflects Persian pari, a mythological “fairy,” a term that entered Urdu and Hindi and became a popular feminine name evoking ethereal beauty and charm. The figure of the peri appears throughout classical Persian poetry and later Urdu literature, helping the name’s appeal. Usage as a given name rose notably in the late 20th century across India, Pakistan, Iran, and the diaspora. Close variants include Pari (the standard Persian/Hindi form), Peri (Turkish), and Parie; related elaborations are Parisa (“like a fairy”) and Parinaz.
In English contexts, Paree also echoes the old-fashioned nickname for Paris (“Gay Paree”), so it sometimes functions as a stylistic variant of the unisex name Paris, adding cosmopolitan overtones to its fairy imagery. Nicknames include Pari and Ree. Variant spellings seen across regions: Pari, Paree, Peri, and, when linked to Paris, Paris/Parys.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| IQ | 0 | #133 | 1 | 3,533 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #357 | 6 | 8,539 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #488 | 17 | 11,303 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #543 | 3 | 8,334 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #646 | 9 | 13,121 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| United States | Girls | 2016 | #934 | 5 | 9,437 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 8 | 25,931 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,037 | 3 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,176 | 7 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Paree is popular in 25 countries — most recent births per country:
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