Persia Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationPUR-zhuh / /ˈpɜːrʒə/Persian; Greek
Meaning
Persian: Land of the Persians; Greek: The region of Persia
Historical & Cultural Background
Persia is the historical name for the region that is now Iran. The name has been used since ancient times and is associated with the Persian Empire, which was one of the largest empires in history. The term 'Persia' was used in the Western world until 1935 when the Iranian government requested that the country be referred to as Iran. The name carries connotations of rich cultural heritage, art, and history.
Trend Summary
The name Persia has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Persia was first seen in the United States in 1975. Persia has ranked as high as #1315 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Persia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Persia (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 61 |
| 2006 | 62 |
| 2007 | 73 |
| 2008 | 49 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 39 |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 |