Our Iranian name database contains 2.510 Iranian surnames and 6.548 Iranian first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Iranian name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. Asia is not very well organised and only have a few open data initiatives. The list of names from countries like Iran have a reasonable quality but are limited. The Iranian names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Iranian names as well. To create the Iranian name database we used 35.691 validated Iranian social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Iranian surnames

This table show popular Iranian surnames. In Iran, the surname is typically passed down through the father's lineage. It is a common practice to use the father's first name as the surname for the children. For example, if the father's name is Mohammad, the children would typically have the surname of "Mohammadi." However, it is also common for individuals to adopt a surname based on their profession, place of origin, or personal preference.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Ahmadi 286 0.8% Afghan American German
Mohammadi 283 0.8% Afghan American German
Hosseini 230 0.6% American German Canadian
Karimi 226 0.6% Afghan American Kenyan
Moradi 188 0.5% American German British
Jafari 180 0.5% American Afghan German
Ebrahimi 174 0.5% American Afghan German
Rezaei 165 0.5% American Canadian Turkish
Sadeghi 162 0.5% American Canadian British
Rahimi 153 0.4% Afghan American German
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 35.691 Iranian social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Iranian first names

In Iran, parents typically choose a first name for their child based on religious and cultural significance. They may consult with religious leaders or family members for guidance and often choose a name with a specific meaning or connection to a historical or religious figure. The name is usually chosen before the birth of the child and is often chosen with the intention of wishing good luck, success and happiness for the child.

Popular Iranian male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Ali 1.552 5.6% Turkish Pakistani American
Mohammad 1.117 4.0% Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi
Amir 829 3.0% Pakistani American Egyptian
Reza 775 2.8% Indonesian American German
Alireza 630 2.3% American German Canadian
Mehdi 597 2.2% French Moroccan Algerian
Mohsen 478 1.7% Egyptian American German
Hossein 472 1.7% American German Canadian
Mahdi 437 1.6% Algerian American Iraqi
Saeed 337 1.2% Pakistani Saudi Arabian Egyptian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 35.691 Iranian social media profiles from which 27.753 (78%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Iranian female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Sina 217 2.7% German American Turkish
Zahra 171 2.2% Pakistani British American
Maryam 152 1.9% Pakistani American Egyptian
Sara 126 1.6% American Spanish Italian
Iman 124 1.6% Indonesian American Egyptian
Fatemeh 120 1.5% American Canadian German
Fateme 72 0.9% Dutch Canadian British
Sahar 63 0.8% Egyptian American Pakistani
Mahsa 60 0.8% American Canadian Australian
Mina 59 0.7% Egyptian American British
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 35.691 Iranian social media profiles from which 7.938 (22%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.