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Darina

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Pronounced dah-REE-nah /dɑˈri.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Slavic Darina, 'gift' (from dar, 'gift'); also an anglicized Irish name (Dairine); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Gift: Darina is a Slavic name (also Irish). Warm and lyrical (said 'dah-REE-nah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowSlavic, Irish
MeaningFrom the Slavic Darina, 'gift' (from dar, 'gift'); also an anglicized Irish name (Dairine); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10445 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 716

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119482024

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

Darina comes from the Slavic Darina, 'gift' (from dar, 'gift'); it is also an anglicized Irish name (Dairine) (routes layered). A lyrical name (said 'dah-REE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Slavic and Irish families. Rare, gift at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Darina is 'gift' in Slavic (from dar, 'gift') — also an anglicized Irish name (Dairine) — a lyrical choice (routes layered; said 'dah-REE-nah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Darina — Slavic; gift; routes layered

Variations

DarynaDairine

Nicknames

Dara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Darina mean?

Darina is Slavic for 'gift' (from dar); also an anglicized Irish name. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Darina?

It's said dah-REE-nah /dɑˈri.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Darina a boy or girl name?

Darina is a girl's name.

How popular is Darina?

Darina is a very rare name in the U.S.

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