Darice
d(a)-ri-ce
US Popularity:7320
Origin:Persian
Meaning:Possessing goodness; Upholder of good; Who maintains the well
Darice is a girl's name of Persian origin. It is a version of Darius and has several meanings in Latin and Greek, including "possessing goodness," an “upholder of good” and “who maintains the well.” Daria, Darya, and Darcy are all variants of Darice. In ancient history, Darius the Great was a powerful ruler often credited with developing canals and waterways between Egypt and Persia. Whatever you take from Darice, it's a sweet name that may inspire baby to live well and emulate the calming waves of the ocean.
Darice Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Darice is currently #7320 in U.S. births
Girl:Darice is currently #4196 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#4196
in 2023
+ 11651
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Darice, May 2009
Behind the Name, Darius, December 2022
WordSense Dictionary, Darius
Name Doctor, Darius
Britannica, Darius I, king of Persia , February 2024
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