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Dari

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Pronounced DAR-ee /ˈdɑr.i/Medium

Meaning: A pet form of Daria — from Persian Dareios, 'possessing goodness; kingly; wealthy'; Dari is also the name of a Persian language; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Kingly; wealthy: Dari pets Daria — 'kingly; wealthy'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'DAR-ee').
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Origin LowPersian
MeaningA pet form of Daria — from Persian Dareios, 'possessing goodness; kingly; wealthy'; Dari is also the name of a Persian language; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8490 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 691

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119452025

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

Dari is a pet form of Daria — from the Persian Dareios, 'possessing goodness; kingly; wealthy' (the root of Darius). Dari is also the name of a Persian language of Afghanistan (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, kingly-and-wealthy at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Daria comes from the Persian Dareios, 'possessing goodness; kingly; wealthy' — Dari is a crisp pet form (also the name of a Persian language), used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered; said 'DAR-ee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Daria — routes layered

Variations

DariaDaryaDarri

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dari mean?

Dari pets Daria — Persian 'possessing goodness; kingly; wealthy'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Dari?

It's said DAR-ee /ˈdɑr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dari a boy or girl name?

Dari is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Dari?

Dari is a rare name in the U.S.

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