Darya
d(a)-rya,
dar-ya
US Popularity:6235
Origin:Persian
Meaning:Wealthy; Maintains possessions well; Compassionate
Darya is a feminine name with old Persian and Greek roots that is rich with meaning. A variant spelling of Daria, this name means “wealthy” or “maintains possessions well,” making for a unique way to remind baby to treat the things they love with care. Darya also comes from the Hebrew name Dara, which translates to “compassionate.” If you were a 90s kid, this name’s meaning may remind you of the smart, sarcastic main character from the show Daria. If you live for the sass—and hope that baby will, too—the name Darya is sure to help them hone their sharp edge.
Darya Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Darya is currently #3769 on The Bump
Girl:Darya is currently #2527 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Darya is currently #6235 in U.S. births
Girl:Darya is currently #3586 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#3586
in 2023
+ 21
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Daria, April 2024
Behind the Name, Darya (2), January 2019
Name Doctor, Darya
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 119
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