Daria
Daria is a girls' name of Russian origin meaning “possessing goodness, wealthy.” Daria is the feminine form of Darius, derived from the Persian 'dara' meaning 'possessing goodness.'
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how do you pronounce Daria?
DAH-ree-ah
where does the name Daria come from?
From the Persian royal name Darayavahush by way of the Greek Darius, combining the Old Persian daraya(miy), possess or maintain, and vahu, well or good. Daria is the feminine form of Darius.
It has been a top name in Russia and Poland for years. In Western pop culture, the name gained recognition through the MTV animated series 'Daria' (1997-2002), portraying a sharp-witted teenager.
how popular is this name?
Daria has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 19 years since 1947, and fell outside it for 34. It peaked at #741 in 1998, and ranked #826 in 1999.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1999 | #826 |
| 1998 | #741 |
| 1997 | #924 |
| 1970 | #989 |
| 1960 | #915 |
| 1947 | #920 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Daria fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Daria
Saint Daria of Rome, a martyr venerated in both the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches, helped spread the name widely.
who are famous people named Daria?
- Daria Kasatkina (Russian tennis player)
- Daria Morgendorffer (titular character of MTV's Daria)
what are the nicknames and variants of Daria?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Daria?
what names go well with Daria?
Sibling names that share Daria's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Daria
What does the name Daria mean?
Daria means “possessing goodness, wealthy”.
What is the origin of the name Daria?
Daria comes from the Russian naming tradition. Related forms include Darya.
How popular is the name Daria?
Daria ranked #826 in the US in 1999, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1998, at #741, and it has spent 19 years in the top 1,000 since 1947.
Is Daria a boy or girl name?
Daria is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Daria?
Daria is pronounced DAH-ree-ah, with 3 syllables.
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