Asmara vs Parris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asmara

Girl #9,122 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"City of the living; place where people are alive and busy"

Origin: Tigrinya

Cultural Roots

Eritrean Ethiopian East African African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,122
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Asma, Mara

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Parris

Girl #9,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Paris; place of the Parisii tribe"

Origin: French/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,320
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Riss, Ris

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Popularity Comparison

Asmara Rank #9,122
Parris Rank #9,320

Asmara is more popular, ranked #9122 vs #9320 for Parris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asmara ___

  • Asmara Nour
  • Asmara Fatima
  • Asmara Sara
  • Asmara Leila

Parris ___

  • Parris Grace
  • Parris Rose
  • Parris Elizabeth
  • Parris Anne
  • Parris Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asmara

Tigist Miriam Samra Dawit

If you choose Parris

London Florence Milan Savannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asmara or Parris more popular?

Asmara is more popular, ranked #9122 compared to Parris at #9320 in the United States.

What do Asmara and Parris mean?

Asmara means "City of the living; place where people are alive and busy" (Tigrinya origin). Parris means "from Paris; place of the Parisii tribe" (French/Latin origin).

Are Asmara and Parris boy or girl names?

Asmara is primarily a girl name. Parris is primarily a girl name.

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