Daria

At a Glance

Meaning

Feminine form of Darius: 'possessing goodness' (Old Persian 'possess/hold' + 'good')

Origin

Persian (Old Persian)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

DAR-ee-ahListen

Daria (DAR-ee-ah) is a classic girl's name with Old Persian roots, the feminine form of Darius, which means 'possessing goodness.' You may have seen it said that Daria means 'sea' or 'wealthy' in Persian, but that mixes it up with the unrelated word 'darya,' which means 'sea.' It has a timeless, worldly feel without being overly common.

Meaning & Origin of Daria

Meaning: Feminine form of Darius: 'possessing goodness' (Old Persian 'possess/hold' + 'good').

Origin: Persian (Old Persian).

A common claim: Daria is sometimes said to mean 'sea' or 'wealthy' in Persian Actually: This confuses Daria with the unrelated Persian/Farsi word 'darya' ('sea'); the name Daria is actually the feminine form of Darius, roughly meaning 'possessing goodness'.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Daria

Popularity of Daria

Daria peaked at #741 in 1998, when 294 girls were given the name in the U.S. In 2024 it ranked #1954 with 101 babies, so it's still in use but far less common than it was at its height.

Names Like Daria

These names share Daria’s style, era or origin.

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FAQ

What does the name Daria mean?

Feminine form of Darius: ‘possessing goodness’ (Old Persian ‘possess/hold’ + ‘good’). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Daria?

Daria is pronounced DAR-ee-ah (IPA: /ˈdɑːriə/).

Is Daria a popular name right now?

Daria peaked at #741 in 1998 and is ranked #1954 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)

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