Find out how popular the first name Daria has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Daria by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Daria is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Daria being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 104 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Daria.

The history of the first name Daria

The name Daria has its origins in the Persian language, where it is derived from the word "Dara," which means "wealthy" or "prosperous." It's believed to have first emerged as a personal name in ancient Persia, around the 6th century BCE.

In ancient Greece, the name was adopted and Hellenized as "Dareios" or "Darius." One of the most famous historical figures with this name was Darius the Great, who ruled the Achaemenid Persian Empire from 522 to 486 BCE. His name was rendered in Old Persian cuneiform as "Dārayavahuš," meaning "he who holds firm the good."

During the Byzantine Empire, the name took on the form "Daria," which became popular among Eastern Orthodox Christians. It's thought to have been used as a feminine variant of the masculine name Darius.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daria can be found in the 6th century Christian martyrology, where it refers to Saint Daria, a Christian martyr from the 3rd century CE. She is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church.

In the Middle Ages, the name Daria was relatively uncommon but still used in some parts of Europe, particularly in Eastern European countries with strong ties to the Byzantine Empire and the Eastern Orthodox faith.

Throughout history, there have been several notable figures named Daria, including:

1. Daria Mikhailovna Saltykova (1730-1801), a Russian noblewoman and serial killer known as the "Saltychikha."
2. Daria Defoe (1695-1763), an English writer and daughter of the famous novelist Daniel Defoe.
3. Daria Nikolayevna Zhitkova (1839-1923), a Russian philanthropist and supporter of women's education.
4. Daria Gavrilova (born 1994), a Russian professional tennis player.
5. Daria Werbowy (born 1983), a Ukrainian-Canadian model and actress.

While the name Daria fell out of widespread use in many parts of the world, it has experienced a resurgence in popularity in recent decades, particularly in Eastern Europe and among those with ties to Russian or Eastern European cultures.

Data source

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