Dariy
A masculine Iranian name meaning "wealthy", "possessing riches", or "rich".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dariy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dariy today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dariy births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dariy. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dariy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,626
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Dariy: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dariy 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 Dariy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dariy
The name Dariy has its origins in the Persian language and dates back to ancient times. It is derived from the Old Persian word "dārayā," which means "to possess" or "to hold." This name was prevalent among the Achaemenid Persian Empire, which ruled from around 550 BC to 330 BC.
Dariy has a strong historical significance and is mentioned in various ancient texts and records. One of the most notable figures bearing this name was Darius the Great, also known as Darius I, who ruled the Achaemenid Empire from 522 BC to 486 BC. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest rulers of ancient Persia and is credited with numerous achievements, including the construction of the famous Persepolis Palace complex.
Another historical figure named Dariy was Darius II, who reigned as the King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire from 423 BC to 404 BC. He is known for his efforts to restore the glory of the Persian Empire and for his successful military campaigns against the Spartans and Athenians.
In the realm of literature, the name Dariy appears in the Persian epic poem "Shahnameh" by the renowned poet Ferdowsi. The poem, written in the late 10th century AD, recounts the legendary history of Persia and includes stories of kings and heroes bearing the name Dariy.
Moving forward in history, Darius III, also known as Codomannus, was the last king of the Achaemenid Empire. He ruled from 336 BC to 330 BC and was defeated by Alexander the Great, marking the end of the Persian Empire.
In more recent times, Darius I Leviton (1935-2015) was an American author and lecturer known for his contributions to the field of esoteric studies and his work on the Kabbalah.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Dariy, a name that has its roots in ancient Persian culture and has been carried forward through various eras, reflecting its enduring significance and legacy.
People
Dariy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dariy 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
Dariy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dariy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dariy 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Dariy a common name?
We classify Dariy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dariy most popular?
The single biggest year for Dariy was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dariy is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dariy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dariy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dariy in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Dariy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dariy in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dariy can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Dariy?
See how many Americans are named Dariy on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.