Persia
Pronunciation: [ p-ERZH-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Persia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 775 babies have been named Persia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Persia is past its peak , currently ranked #22,258 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,258
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Persia
Persia is a girl name .
Persia is currently ranked #22,258 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Persia include Per, Pers, Persy, Persie, Pey, Peie, and Perkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Persia include Persephone . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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