Daria Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Daria is a name with Greek origins, derived from the name Darius, which means 'possessing goodness'. It evolved from the Persian Dārayavahush and has been used since the Renaissance. The name is associated with strength and intelligence, and it has several variants. Daria does not have specific biblical relevance but continues to be a popular choice in modern times.
The name Daria is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Daria has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Daria' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4967th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3116th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 982nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1284th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1555th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1333rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1921st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Daria' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Daria"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɑːriə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Daria is derived from the Greek name Darius, which is believed to come from the Persian name Dārayavahush, meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'maintaining good'.
Meaning
possessing goodness
Language Evolution
Darius (Greek), Dārayavahush (Persian), Daria (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in Europe during the Renaissance and has remained in use in various cultures ever since.
Variants & Derivatives
Darya, Dari, Dariah
Modern Popularity & Image
Daria is perceived as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with strength and intelligence.
Famous People
Daria Werbowy (model), Daria Gavrilova (tennis player), Daria Nicolodi (actress and screenwriter)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Daria"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Daria"
"Daria" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4967th of 9107 | 53 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3116th of 9204 | 154 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 982nd of 12526 | 2,046 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1284th of 19264 | 1,397 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1555th of 27321 | 1,468 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1333rd of 35406 | 2,576 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1921st of 30306 | 1,261 |
Regional Popularity of "Daria" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Daria" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
84.58% 1316th/1556 |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
46.61% 1038th/2227 |
22.30% 542nd/2430 |
72.13% 2058th/2853 |
38.56% 1070th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
50.94% 1496th/2937 |
20.27% 706th/3483 |
68.33% 2404th/3518 |
35.01% 1416th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
48.03% 1770th/3685 |
18.50% 828th/4475 |
43.24% 2246th/5194 |
32.21% 2035th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
27.19% 1246th/4582 |
17.60% 909th/5164 |
23.88% 1746th/7313 |
20.17% 1505th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
41.04% 1635th/3984 |
38.62% 1733rd/4487 |
32.62% 2225th/6822 |
28.04% 1760th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Daria"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Daria" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.