UK girl's name
Dorsa
A feminine Persian name derived from the word "dorr" meaning "pearl".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dorsa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Dorsa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4645, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 7 births.
This profile covers 34 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1997 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 34 living people in the UK are called Dorsa. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dorsa ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 7 girls were registered as Dorsa.
- • About 34 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dorsa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4645
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2016
7 births
Estimated living
34
2026
Meaning
What does Dorsa mean?
The name Dorsa has its origins in the Persian language. It is derived from the word "dorr," which means "pearl" in Persian. The name has been in use since ancient times and is believed to have originated in the region now known as Iran, which has a rich cultural heritage dating back to the Persian Empire.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dorsa can be found in the Shahnameh, an epic Persian poem written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. In this work, Dorsa is mentioned as the name of a character, suggesting that the name was in use during that period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Dorsa. One of the earliest recorded was Dorsa ibn Abi Mashar (799-873 CE), a prominent Persian astrologer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another notable figure was Dorsa Ghaznavi (1010-1089 CE), a Persian poet and scholar who lived during the reign of the Ghaznavid Empire. Her work was highly regarded, and she is considered one of the most influential female poets of her time.
In the 13th century, Dorsa al-Baghdadi (1218-1290 CE) was a renowned Persian physician and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. She is credited with writing several influential treatises on various medical topics.
Moving forward in time, Dorsa Derakshani (1670-1732 CE) was a Persian artist and calligrapher who was renowned for her intricate and beautiful calligraphic works. Her art is still highly regarded and can be found in various museums and collections around the world.
More recently, Dorsa Jalalian (born 1986) is an Iranian-American filmmaker and artist who has gained recognition for her experimental and avant-garde films. Her work has been showcased at numerous international film festivals and exhibitions.
Despite its Persian origins, the name Dorsa has been adopted and used in various cultures and languages around the world, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultural exchange and influence throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Dorsa over time
The chart below shows babies named Dorsa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Dorsa, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dorsa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dorsa was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5069 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5219 | 19 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3197 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
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- Daniella 4,324
- Destiny 3,732
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FAQ
Dorsa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dorsa in the UK right now?
In 2022, Dorsa was ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Dorsa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 7 babies registered as Dorsa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dorsa?
A feminine Persian name derived from the word "dorr" meaning "pearl".
How many people are called Dorsa in the UK?
A total of 34 babies have been registered as Dorsa across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.