Dariya
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "the sea" or "ocean."
Name Census estimates that about 435 living Americans carry the first name Dariya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dariya today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dariya births was 2008 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dariya. 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
435
~ 1 in 787,941 Americans
Peak year
2008
30 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,469
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Dariya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dariya 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 201 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Dariya remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dariya 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 Dariya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dariyas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Dariya
The name Dariya has its origins in the Persian language, where it is derived from the word "darya," meaning "sea" or "ocean." This name is believed to have been in use since ancient times, as the Persian culture and language have a rich history dating back several millennia.
In Persian mythology and literature, the sea and ocean have often been associated with themes of vastness, depth, and mystery. As such, the name Dariya may have been bestowed upon individuals with the intention of evoking qualities of strength, resilience, and a deep, complex nature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dariya can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. In this epic, Dariya is mentioned as the name of a character, though their role and significance are not explicitly detailed.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Dariya. One such figure was Dariya Khan (1629-1676), an influential military commander and statesman during the Mughal Empire in India. He served under the reign of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and played a pivotal role in the expansion and consolidation of the empire's territories.
Another prominent figure was Dariya Ganj Baksh (1835-1905), an Indian philosopher and spiritual leader who founded the Radhasoami Faith, a religious movement that emerged in the 19th century. His teachings focused on the attainment of spiritual enlightenment and inner peace.
In the realm of literature, Dariya Rahimi (1938-2001) was an acclaimed Afghan poet and writer. Her works, written in both Dari and Pashto languages, explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. She is celebrated as one of the most influential voices in modern Afghan literature.
Dariya Defranchi (1939-1996) was an Italian actress and model who appeared in numerous Italian and international films during the 1960s and 1970s. She is remembered for her roles in several notable Italian cinema productions, such as "The Taming of the Scoundrel" and "Violent City."
Lastly, Dariya Pizhurina (born 1984) is a contemporary Russian model and actress. She has graced the covers of various fashion magazines and has appeared in several television shows and films, both in Russia and internationally.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Dariya, each leaving their unique mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage associated with this name.
People
Dariya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dariya 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
Dariya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dariya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 435 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dariya 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 787,941 US residents.
Is Dariya a common name?
We classify Dariya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 439 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dariya most popular?
The single biggest year for Dariya was 2008, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dariya is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dariya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dariya 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.