Parmida
A feminine Persian name meaning "eternal beauty" or "immortal".
Name Census estimates that about 26 living Americans carry the first name Parmida. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Parmida today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Parmida births was 2014 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Parmida. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Parmida with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Parmida. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
26
~ 1 in 13,182,859 Americans
Peak year
2014
6 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2018 SSA rank
#17,534
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Parmida: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Parmida from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 15 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Parmida remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Parmida by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Parmida during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Parmida
The given name Parmida is of Persian origin, and its roots can be traced back to the ancient Iranian language of Pahlavi. The name is derived from the Pahlavi words "parma" meaning "praise" or "glory" and "da" meaning "to give" or "to bestow." Thus, Parmida can be interpreted as "one who bestows glory" or "one who is praiseworthy."
In ancient Persian mythology, Parmida was the name of a legendary princess known for her beauty and grace. She was believed to have been the daughter of King Bahman, a ruler from the Kayanian dynasty, which governed parts of ancient Persia during the 6th century BCE. Although not much is documented about her life, her name has been immortalized in various Persian folktales and stories.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Parmida dates back to the 9th century CE, when a Persian poet named Parmida lived during the Abbasid Caliphate. She was renowned for her poetic prowess and her works were widely celebrated in literary circles of the time.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Parmida. One such individual was Parmida Khanum (1863-1924), a prominent Iranian painter and calligrapher during the Qajar dynasty. She was renowned for her intricate and beautiful calligraphic artworks, many of which are still preserved in museums and private collections.
Another notable Parmida was Parmida Sayah (1906-1976), an Iranian author and women's rights activist. She played a significant role in advocating for women's education and equality in Iran during the early 20th century. Her literary works, including novels and short stories, often explored themes of gender inequality and societal injustices.
In the realm of music, Parmida Khordadian (1932-2022) was a celebrated Iranian singer and composer. She was known for her unique style of combining traditional Persian music with modern influences. Her contributions to the preservation and promotion of Iranian cultural heritage were widely recognized and appreciated.
Lastly, Parmida Nik-Nafs (born 1978) is a contemporary Iranian-American artist and sculptor. Her works, often inspired by her Persian heritage and cultural identity, have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums around the world, garnering critical acclaim for their profound symbolism and artistic expression.
People
Parmida + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Parmida as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Parmida: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Parmida?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 26 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Parmida going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 13,182,859 US residents.
Is Parmida a common name?
We classify Parmida as "Very Rare". It ranks above 44.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 26 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Parmida most popular?
The single biggest year for Parmida was 2014, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Parmida is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Parmida in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Parmida a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Parmida in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Parmida still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Parmida in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Parmida can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Parmida?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.