Daria
Daria is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Possessing goodness or rich and kingly.
Origin and history
Daria is a feminine name of Old Persian origin, derived from the name Darius, which means 'possessor of good' or 'rich and kingly'. It was also used in Greek and Latin contexts, becoming popular in Slavic countries and across Europe. In the United States, Daria is a recognizable name that maintains a steady, distinctive presence.
Popularity in the United States
9,063 babies in the United States have been named Daria since 1880. It ranks #1751 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1482.
States where it is most popular
- NY (21.1 %)
- CA (16.6 %)
- PA (12.8 %)
- NJ (11.1 %)
- IL (8.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 49 |
| 1930-1940 | 50 |
| 1940-1950 | 407 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,088 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,055 |
| 1970-1980 | 918 |
| 1980-1990 | 698 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,613 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,469 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,082 |
| 2020-2029 | 623 |
Famous people named Daria
- Daria Werbowy: Model
- Daria Kasatkina: Tennis Player
Nicknames
Dari, Dasha
Fun facts
- Daria is the feminine form of Darius, a name held by several notable rulers of the ancient Achaemenid Persian Empire.
- The name gained significant pop-culture recognition in the late 1990s through the animated MTV series Daria.