Dariah
An Arabic feminine name meaning "earth, world or universe".
Name Census estimates that about 538 living Americans carry the first name Dariah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dariah today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dariah births was 2014 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dariah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
538
~ 1 in 637,090 Americans
Peak year
2014
32 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,203
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Dariah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dariah from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 259 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Dariah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dariah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dariah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dariahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Illinois, Florida, Texas recorded the most babies named Dariah, while North Carolina, Georgia, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dariah
The name Dariah is believed to have originated from the Persian language, and it is derived from the word "daryā," which means "sea" or "ocean." This name likely emerged during the ancient Persian era, which spanned from around 550 BCE to 651 CE, when the Persian Empire was one of the largest and most influential civilizations in the world.
The Persian influence on the name Dariah can be traced back to various ancient texts and historical records. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Shahnameh, an epic Persian poem written by Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this literary work, the name Dariah is mentioned as a character in one of the stories.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Dariah. One of the earliest recorded instances is Dariah Nourizada (1665-1717), an Iranian poet and calligrapher who lived during the Safavid dynasty. Another prominent figure is Dariah Dil (1790-1857), an Indian classical musician and vocalist who contributed significantly to the development of Hindustani classical music.
In the 19th century, Dariah Buniyatova (1835-1903) was a prominent Azerbaijani philanthropist and educator who established several schools for girls in the region. Additionally, Dariah Novikova (1850-1920) was a Russian writer and translator known for her works on children's literature and her translations of English and French authors.
Moving into the 20th century, Dariah Khan (1914-1989) was a renowned Pakistani squash player who won numerous national and international tournaments. She was also a pioneer in promoting women's sports in Pakistan.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Dariah throughout history. While the name's origins can be traced back to the ancient Persian civilization, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been embraced by various cultures over the centuries.
People
Dariah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dariah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dariah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dariah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 538 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dariah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 637,090 US residents.
Is Dariah a common name?
We classify Dariah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 544 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dariah most popular?
The single biggest year for Dariah was 2014, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dariah is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dariah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dariah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.