Pashia
A feminine Persian variant of Pasha meaning supervisor or commander.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Pashia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Pashia today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pashia births was 1992 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pashia. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Pashia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1992
8 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1992 SSA rank
#10,200
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Pashia: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Pashia 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 Pashia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 13 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Pashia
The name Pashia has its origins in ancient Persia, now known as Iran. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "pashi," which means "woolen cloth" or "fleece." The name likely originated during the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled Persia from 550 BCE to 330 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pashia can be found in the Avestic texts, which are the primary collection of sacred writings of Zoroastrianism. These texts date back to the 6th century BCE and mention a figure named Pashia, who was said to be a wise and virtuous individual.
In the 4th century BCE, there was a Persian nobleman named Pashia who served as a governor under the Achaemenid king Darius III. He is mentioned in several historical records from that time period, including the writings of the Greek historian Arrian.
During the Sasanian Empire, which ruled Persia from 224 CE to 651 CE, there was a prominent scholar and philosopher named Pashia ibn Abdollah. He is known for his contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy, and his works were widely studied in the Islamic world.
In the 9th century CE, a Persian poet named Pashia al-Isfahani gained recognition for his lyrical compositions and his mastery of the ghazal form. His poems were often centered around themes of love and spirituality, and he is considered one of the most influential figures in Persian literature.
Another notable figure with the name Pashia was a Persian calligrapher who lived during the 16th century CE. Pashia al-Tabrizi was renowned for his intricate and elegant calligraphic styles, and his works were highly prized by the Safavid court.
Throughout history, the name Pashia has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, ranging from literature and philosophy to the arts and sciences. While its usage may have waned in modern times, the name retains a rich cultural heritage rooted in the ancient Persian civilization.
People
Pashia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pashia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Pashia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pashia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pashia 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Pashia a common name?
We classify Pashia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pashia most popular?
The single biggest year for Pashia was 1992, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pashia is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Pashia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pashia 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.
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.