Parsa
Parsa is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Pure, devout, or pious.
Origin and history
Parsa is a classic Persian name meaning 'pure', 'pious', or 'devout'. It has a long history of use in Iran and the broader Persian-speaking world. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used given name among parents seeking an authentic cultural name.
Popularity in the United States
742 babies in the United States have been named Parsa since 1880. It ranks #3934 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1801.
States where it is most popular
- CA (96.1 %)
- TX (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 12 |
| 1990-2000 | 104 |
| 2000-2010 | 261 |
| 2010-2019 | 239 |
| 2020-2029 | 126 |
Famous people named Parsa
- Parsa Pirouzfar: Actor, Director
Fun facts
- In Persian literature, the word parsa historically denoted a virtuous or spiritual person.
- Parsa has seen steady, modest representation in U.S. birth statistics, remaining a modern hidden gem.