Parsa is a name of Persian origin, meaning 'thunderbolt' in Farsi. It is believed to have been the name of an ancient Iranian god associated with thunder and lightening. The name Parsa is also linked to the Parsees, a small Zoroastrian community who migrated from Persia (now known as Iran) to India around the 10th century.
In Persian mythology, Parsa was considered one of the most powerful deities, second only to Ahura Mazda, the supreme deity. He was associated with thunder, lightening, rain and storms, and was often depicted as a bull or a horse. The name Parsa is also connected to the ancient region of Parsa, which was located in southwestern Iran.
The Parsees who migrated to India brought their unique culture, traditions and religion with them, and they continue to preserve many aspects of their Persian heritage today. Although Parsa is not as commonly used as a given name among Parsees as it once was, it remains an important part of their cultural identity and history.
Between 1988 and 2023, the name Parsa has been given to a total of 700 babies born in the United States. The popularity of this name has varied over time, with peaks occurring in certain years.
The highest number of births registered for the name Parsa was in 2003, with a total of 37 newborns bearing this name. This peak is followed by another high point in 2012, with 30 babies named Parsa born that year. Interestingly, there have been years where the number of births has been particularly low. For instance, only one child was given the name Parsa in both 1988 and 1989.
Over the last decade (2012 to 2023), the popularity of the name Parsa appears to have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between a minimum of 17 births in 2017 and a maximum of 28 births in 2016. The most recent years on record show a consistent number of babies named Parsa each year, with 19 births registered in both 2022 and 2023.
Overall, these statistics highlight the varying popularity of the name Parsa over time in the United States, with notable peaks and troughs occurring throughout this period. Despite fluctuations in its popularity, the name Parsa has been chosen for a substantial number of newborns in the country since 1988.