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Dariela

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Pronounced dah-ree-EL-ah /dɑ.riˈɛl.ɑ/High

Meaning: Feminine elaboration of Dariel/Darío, ultimately from Persian Darius, traditionally glossed 'possessing goodness' or 'he who holds firm the good'Medium

In 30 seconds: A Latin American feminine spin on Dariel and Darío, carrying the ancient Persian royal meaning 'possessing goodness'. Four flowing syllables with king-of-kings roots.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Persian
MeaningFeminine elaboration of Dariel/Darío, ultimately from Persian Darius, traditionally glossed 'possessing goodness' or 'he who holds firm the good'
U.S. rank (2025)#3220 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births49 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 920

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519862025

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

Dariela is a feminine form built on Dariel and Darío, names that descend from Darius, the Greek rendering of Old Persian Darayavaush — traditionally interpreted as 'possessing goodness' or 'holding firm the good'. The -ela ending follows the Spanish fondness for melodic feminine elaborations, as in Gabriela and Mariela.

The name circulates mainly in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, and among Latino families in the U.S., where it remains rare. It offers parents a fresh alternative to Daniela with the same comfortable rhythm.

Did you know? Darius the Great — whose name stands at the head of Dariela's family tree — ruled the Persian Empire at its height and carved his own version of events into the cliff face of Behistun.
Overall data confidence 75%
Behind the Name — Darius — root etymology

Variations

DarielleDariellaDarely

Nicknames

DariEla

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If you like Dariela…

Daniela— the rhythm-twin classic Dariela often substitutes for
Mariela— a fellow Spanish -ela elaboration
Gabriela— shares the four-syllable Latin warmth
Darlene— echoes the Dar- opening in vintage English form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dariela mean?

Dariela is a feminine form of Dariel and Darío, from Persian Darius, traditionally glossed 'possessing goodness'.

How do you pronounce Dariela?

It's said dah-ree-EL-ah /dɑ.riˈɛl.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Dariela a boy or girl name?

Dariela is a girl's name; Dariel and Darío are the masculine forms.

How popular is Dariela?

Dariela is a rare name in the U.S., used mostly in Latino families.

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