The following is a list of cities in Iran that have undergone a name change in the recent past. Many more however have at least one Ancient and/or other historical name(s).
| Rank | Former name | Present name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qaradağ | Arasbaran |
| 2 | Khiyov | Meshginshahr |
| 3 | Kivi | Kowsar |
| 4 | Mugan | 3 Cities Germi, Parsabad and Bileh Savar |
| 5 | Malek Kandi | Malekan |
| 6 | Üçkaya | Osku |
| 7 | Saraskand | Hashtrud |
| 8 | Khorasan | Sain Qaleh |
| 9 | Qoşaçay | Miandoab |
| 10 | Suldoz | Naqadeh |
| 11 | Urmia | Orumiyeh |
| 12 | Takan Tepe | Takab |
| 13 | Sāīn Kaleh | Shahin Dezh |
| 14 | Dilmagan and Shapur | Salmas |
| 15 | Araplar | Poldasht |
| 16 | Kara Aineh and Qareh Eyni | Siah Cheshmeh |
| 17 | Saujbulagh | Mahabad |
See also
- List of city name changes (worldwide, by country)
- List of renamed cities in Armenia
- List of renamed cities in Georgia
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