Total births
1,102
Girls' name · since 1971
Parisa
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 1,102 babies named Parisa, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5052
- among girls today
- 1,102
- born since 1971
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Parisa currently ranks #5052 among girls' names in America, with 1,102 babies recorded since 1971.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Parisa has been recorded 1,102 times among girls since 1971, currently ranked #5052 nationally and more common than 71% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- #5052 among girls today
- 1,102 born since 1971
- 2010s peak decade
- 71% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Parisa is currently the #5052 girls' name in America, more common than 71% of girls - 1,102 born since 1971, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5052
- among girls today
- 1,102
- born since 1971
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Parisa vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5052
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 71% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Parisa was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
40 babies were named Parisa in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
How Parisa compares
1,102 Top 30% higher than 70% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Parisa's all-time total is 188% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Parisa | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,102 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 48 | 19,840 |
Parisa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Parisa splits its recorded history at 1999: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 40 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Parisa at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1991
Current rank
#5,052
Active since
1971
Parisa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (1991)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Parisa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Parisa's strongest decade.
266 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Parisa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 54
1970s
54 births
- 1980s
1980s
203 births
- 1990s
1990s
250 births
- 2000s
2000s
186 births
- 2010s
2010s
266 births
- 2020s
2020s
143 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 266 births (24% of all-time use).
How Parisa compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Parisa's total volume
Parisa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Parisa by state
Where Parisa concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 262 | 23.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 18 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Parisa's total US births 23.8%
Even split
262 of 1,102 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Parisa? ▼
1,102 babies have been named Parisa since 1971. It currently ranks #5052 among girls. The peak year was 1991 with 40 births.
When was Parisa most popular? ▼
Parisa was most popular in the 2010s decade with 266 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Parisa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Parisa are California (262 births), New York (18 births), Virginia (10 births).
How long has the name Parisa been used? ▼
Records for Parisa go back to 1971, giving 55 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Parisa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Paris, Parker, Parris, Parthenia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Parisa's data
- Parisa's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (266 total births) through the 2020s (143) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Parisas (262 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Parisa
Nearby Names Like Parisa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Parisa
Paris Girl
#484 33,663 births
Parker Girl
#104 32,895 births
Parris Girl
#8060 1,669 births
Parthenia Girl
#15317 1,458 births
Paradise Girl
#4424 1,273 births
Compare Parisa side by side: Parisa vs Paris Parisa vs Parker Parisa vs Parris
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Parisa: #5052 Girls' Name - 1,102 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/parisa. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Parisa draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.