Daris

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How to Pronounce Daris

Pronounced DAH-ris /ˈdɑ.rɪs/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic daris, 'a learned one; one who studies/teaches'; a Bosnian name; also echoes Darius; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A learned one: Daris ties to Arabic daris — 'a learned one; one who studies'. Crisp, lyrical, and warm (said 'DAH-ris').

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Origin LowArabic, Bosnian

MeaningFrom Arabic daris, 'a learned one; one who studies/teaches'; a Bosnian name; also echoes Darius; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5696 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,244

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

Daris ties to Arabic daris, 'a learned one; one who studies, reads, or teaches' (from the root darasa, 'to study') — a popular name across Bosnia and the Balkans, and it also echoes the Persian Darius, 'possessing goodness' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, lyrical, learned name (said 'DAH-ris').

In the U.S. it appears in Bosnian families. Rare, a-learned-one at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Daris ties to Arabic daris, 'a learned one; one who studies or teaches' — a popular Bosnian name (it also echoes Darius) — crisp and lyrical (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DAH-ris').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Daris — routes layered

Variations

DariusDaarizDariss

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daris mean?

Daris ties to Arabic daris, 'a learned one; one who studies'; it also echoes Darius. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Daris?

It's said DAH-ris /ˈdɑ.rɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Daris a boy or girl name?

Daris is a boy's name.

How popular is Daris?

Daris is a rare name in the U.S.