Dari

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAH-ree /ˈdɑː.ri/Medium

Meaning: As a boy's name Dari reads as a short form of Darius/Darian ('possessing good') or stands alone; it also names the Persian language of Afghanistan. No single fixed route; uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, bright name: Dari reads as a clip of Darius and echoes a Persian word (said 'DAH-ree'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowPersian, American

MeaningAs a boy's name Dari reads as a short form of Darius/Darian ('possessing good') or stands alone; it also names the Persian language of Afghanistan. No single fixed route; uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#11200 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 45

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name Dari reads as a short form of Darius or Darian, 'possessing good,' or stands on its own; it also names Dari, a Persian language of Afghanistan. With no single fixed route, we note the uncertainty - short and bright, rare in the U.S. (said 'DAH-ree').

It appears only rarely as a given name. Rare, short, and multi-route.

Did you know? Dari doubles as a short form of Darius ('possessing good') and as the name of a Persian language of Afghanistan - a crisp two-beat name whose routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'DAH-ree').

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Dari — short form of Darius/Darian; Persian word; routes uncertain

Variations

DariusDarianDarrie

Nicknames

DarRi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dari mean?

Dari reads as a short form of Darius ('possessing good') and echoes a Persian language name. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Dari?

It's said DAH-ree /ˈdɑː.ri/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dari a boy or girl name?

Here Dari is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Dari?

Dari is a rare name in the U.S.