Daryana
From Greek roots meaning "sustainer of mankind" or "upholder of humanity".
Name Census estimates that about 196 living Americans carry the first name Daryana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Daryana today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daryana births was 2020 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daryana. 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
196
~ 1 in 1,748,747 Americans
Peak year
2020
19 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,542
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Daryana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daryana 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 72 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Daryana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daryana 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 Daryana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Daryanas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Daryana
The name Daryana is a Persian name with origins dating back to ancient Persia, now known as Iran. It is derived from the Persian word "darya," which means "sea" or "ocean." The name is often associated with concepts of expansiveness, depth, and fluidity.
In ancient Persian literature, the name Daryana can be found in various texts and poems, where it was used as a metaphor for vastness, beauty, and the mysteries of the natural world. The name also has connections to the goddess Anahita, who was revered as the divine personification of waters and fertility in ancient Persian mythology.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daryana is found in the Shahnameh, an epic poem written by the Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. The poem mentions a character named Daryana, who was a brave warrior and a symbol of strength and resilience.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Daryana. One of the most famous was Daryana Aliye (1858-1936), a renowned Turkish writer, poet, and women's rights activist. She was one of the first female novelists in the Ottoman Empire and played a significant role in promoting education and literacy among women.
Another notable Daryana was Daryana Anghel (1927-1957), a Romanian artist and sculptor known for her avant-garde and abstract works. Her sculptures and installations explored themes of movement, balance, and the human form, and she is considered a pioneer of modern art in Romania.
In the realm of science, Daryana Maximovna Mikhaylova (1905-1986) was a prominent Soviet physicist and one of the first women to receive a doctorate in physics in the Soviet Union. She made significant contributions to the study of cosmic rays and the development of particle detectors.
The name Daryana has also been associated with figures in literature and music. Daryana Guzilova (1958-present) is a renowned Russian writer and poet, known for her lyrical and introspective works that explore themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
Additionally, Daryana Novic (1960-present) is a Serbian singer and musician who has gained popularity for her fusion of traditional Balkan and modern genres. Her music has been celebrated for its unique blend of cultural influences and her powerful vocal performances.
While the name Daryana has its roots in ancient Persia, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained recognition in various parts of the world, reflecting the universal appeal of its meaning and the rich tapestry of human diversity.
People
Daryana + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daryana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daryana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 196 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daryana 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 1,748,747 US residents.
Is Daryana a common name?
We classify Daryana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 198 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daryana most popular?
The single biggest year for Daryana was 2020, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daryana is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Daryana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daryana 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.