List of renamed cities in Iran
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.
| 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 | - |