Sepideh
A girl's name of Persian origin with 25 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Sepideh, you're looking at a name that fewer than 25 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Sepideh a flowing quality that carries well in both casual and formal settings.
Sepideh is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Sepideh is a girl's baby name of Persian origin, meaning 'white' or 'bright' — from the Persian sepid, evoking the clarity of dawn light or the purity of fresh snow. It's a poetic name rooted in Persian's long tradition of associating whiteness with beauty and luminosity.
Persian names are celebrated for their literary elegance, and Sepideh is a fine example — two syllables that capture something luminous. Predominantly used in Iran and among the Iranian diaspora, it's a name with a specific cultural warmth that travels beautifully.
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In the American context, Sepideh is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1980–1989). Its Persian roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 25 total births, Sepideh exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sepideh has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1980.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 25 | #10533 | — |
The Story of Sepideh
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1980, Sepideh is a Gen X staple. Girls named Sepideh are most likely born between 1980 and 1989.
How rare is Sepideh?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sepideh is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1980, peaked in the 1980s with 25 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 1980–1989)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 6 | #12040 |
| 1987 | 6 | #10994 |
| 1982 | 6 | #10212 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8885 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1980–1989