| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | Popularity (last 10y) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meyna | Likely a modern or regional variant of names such as Mena/Meena/Mina. Meanings vary by origin but commonly relate to 'beloved' or 'precious'; in Sanskrit 'meena' can mean 'fish'; in Persian 'mina' can mean 'enamel' or 'azure'. | Arabic, English, Hindi, Persian, Sanskrit | Girl | 10 #401 | |
| Nariman | Manly; brave; heroic; strong | Persian | Boy | 10 #402 | |
| Serdar | Commander; chief | Persian, Turkish | Boy | 10 #403 | |
| Aryane | Often interpreted as 'noble' (from Arya/Aryan) or linked to 'most holy' (via Ariadne/Ariane). | Persian | Girl | 8 #404 | |
| Cyrina | Generally interpreted as 'sun' or 'throne/sovereign' (from Cyra/Cyrus) or 'princess' (if linked to Sarina) | Latin, Persian | Girl | 8 #405 | |
| Dariane | Feminine form related to Darius/Daria - "holder/possessor of good" or "maintainer of goodness" | Persian | Girl | 8 #406 | |
| Farrin | Varies by origin: 'fern-dweller' (English topographic), 'little man' or diminutive of Irish names (Irish), or 'glory' (Persian farr) | English, Irish, Persian | Boy | 8 #407 | |
| Hande | Laughter; smile | Persian, Turkish | Girl | 8 #408 | |
| Banu | Lady; noblewoman; princess | Persian | Girl | 7 #409 | |
| Irani | From Iran; Iranian | Persian | Unisex | 7 #410 | |
| Sanaz | From Persian elements often interpreted as 'unique' and 'charming' - commonly rendered 'one-of-a-kind beauty' or 'unique and lovely'. | Persian | Girl | 7 #411 | |
| Sardar | Chief; leader; commander | Persian | Boy | 7 #412 | |
| Siyar | Generally understood as 'traveler' or 'wanderer'; in Arabic contexts related words (siyar) can refer to 'biographies' or 'accounts'. | Arabic, Persian, Turkish | Boy | 7 #413 | |
| Armeena | Trustworthy, faithful, safe (related to Amina) | Arabic, Persian, Urdu | Girl | 6 #414 | |
| Badri | In Sanskrit: 'jujube' (associated with the sacred Badrinath); in Persian/Arabic contexts often linked to 'full moon' or beauty/prosperity. | Arabic, Georgian, Persian, Sanskrit | Boy | 6 #415 | |
| Baren | A masculine name with multiple possible origins - variously associated with 'nobleman' (from Baron), 'bear' (German), 'son' (Hebrew bar-), or 'rain' (as a variant of Persian Baran). | Aramaic, English, Germanic, Hebrew, Persian | Boy | 6 #416 | |
| Farzana | Wise; intelligent; learned | Persian | Girl | 6 #417 | |
| Fayzan | Bounty/beneficence or blessing; also conveys success or victory | Arabic, Persian | Boy | 6 #418 | |
| Jahangir | Conqueror of the world | Persian | Boy | 6 #419 | |
| Kaniza | Likely 'treasure' (from Arabic root kanz/kanza) or alternatively 'maid/servant' (from Persian/Urdu kaniz); also resembles the Hungarian placename Kanizsa. | Arabic, Hungarian, Persian, Urdu | Girl | 6 #420 | |
| Kashaf | Revealer, discoverer - one who uncovers or brings to light | Arabic, Persian, Urdu | Girl | 6 #421 | |
| Leyra | Garden plot or cleared land; alternatively may be influenced by 'Layla' meaning 'night'. | Galician, Persian, Portuguese | Girl | 6 #422 | |
| Nesa | Most commonly linked to Arabic 'Nisa' meaning 'women'; also used as a form of Irish Nessa (meaning varies by source). | Arabic, English, Gaelic, Irish, Persian | Girl | 6 #423 | |
| Ruh | Spirit; soul | Arabic, Persian, Turkish | Unisex | 6 #424 | |
| Tahirih | Pure; the pure one | Arabic, Persian | Girl | 6 #425 | |
| Zar | Gold; stranger | Hebrew, Persian | Boy | 6 #426 | |
| Anoush | Sweet, pleasant (Armenian); in Persian contexts also associated with 'immortal' or 'eternal'. | Armenian, Persian | Girl | 5 #427 | |
| Arija | A name with multiple possible roots: from Sanskrit meaning 'noble' or 'honorable'; related to Hebrew/Persian Ari/Ariya meaning 'lion' or 'lioness'; and linked to Italian 'Aria' meaning 'air' or 'melody'. | Hebrew, Italian, Latvian, Persian, Sanskrit, Slavic | Girl | 5 #428 | |
| Arsalaan | Lion; brave/valiant | Persian | Boy | 5 #429 | |
| Ashnoor | Light, radiance | Arabic, Persian, Punjabi, Urdu | Girl | 5 #430 | |
| Asima | Arabic: "protector, guardian"; Sanskrit/Hindi: "limitless, boundless" | Arabic, Hindi, Persian, Sanskrit, Urdu | Girl | 5 #431 | |
| Behnam | Of good name; distinguished; honorable; well-known | Persian | Boy | 5 #432 | |
| Bian | Varies by origin - Chinese: linked to surname 卞 or characters with senses like 'distinguish' or 'change'; Arabic/Persian (from Bayan): 'clarity, eloquence, statement'; Western (as a Brian variant): 'noble, strong'. | Arabic, Chinese, Persian | Unisex | 5 #433 | |
| Faraaz | Elevated, exalted, high | Persian | Boy | 5 #434 | |
| Ferdows | Paradise; the highest garden of heaven | Persian | Girl | 5 #435 | |
| Gilani | From Gilan; 'of Gilan' | Arabic, Persian | Unisex | 5 #436 | |
| Jeila | Variant spelling; meaning depends on related name roots (possible senses: 'night' from Leila, 'shine/splendor' from Persian Jila, or associations with Jael in Hebrew). | Persian | Girl | 5 #437 | |
| Mahjabeen | Moon-faced; having a face like the moon; beautiful like the moon | Persian, Urdu | Girl | 5 #438 | |
| Mahla | Persian: 'like the moon' (from 'mah' = moon); Hebrew: variant of the biblical name 'Mahlah'. | Hebrew, Persian | Girl | 5 #439 | |
| Marziah | Approved, pleasing, content (Arabic/Persian); alternatively 'of Mars' if from Italian/Latin | Arabic, Italian, Latin, Persian, Urdu | Girl | 5 #440 | |
| Mehrunisa | Sun/affection of women (often interpreted as 'beloved of women' or 'sun of women') | Persian | Girl | 5 #441 | |
| Nawaz | Cherisher; bestower of kindness or favor | Arabic, Persian | Boy | 5 #442 | |
| Nayab | Rare; precious; unique | Persian, Urdu | Girl | 5 #443 | |
| Paree | Fairy | Persian | Girl | 5 #444 | |
| Parmida | Persian name; exact original meaning is uncertain. In modern usage it is often interpreted as 'graceful' or associated with beauty/softness. | Persian | Girl | 5 #445 | |
| Rameez | Sign; symbol; distinguished or eminent person. | Arabic, Persian, Urdu | Boy | 5 #446 | |
| Reshma | Silk; silky | Persian | Girl | 5 #447 | |
| Rukhsana | Bright-faced; radiant; beautiful | Persian | Girl | 5 #448 | |
| Saminah | Often 'healthy, well‑fed' or 'plump' in Arabic; in Persian/Urdu contexts also interpreted as 'precious' or 'valuable'. | Arabic, Persian, Urdu | Girl | 5 #449 | |
| Saraye | Likely 'my princess' (from Hebrew Sarai) or associated with 'palace' (from Turkish saray); can also be a variant of Soraya ('Pleiades'). | Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish | Girl | 5 #450 |
Aggregated births across United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany for every Persian-origin name in our dataset.
