Iran
Pronunciation: [ ihr-AHN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Iran first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 416 babies have been named Iran in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Iran is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,719 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,719
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Iran
Iran is a girl name .
Is Iran a boy or girl name? Iran is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #23,719 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #11,010. Iran is more commonly used as a boy name.
Iran is currently ranked #23,719 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Iran include Ira . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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