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Dariush

♂ Boy

Pronounced dar-YOOSH /dɑːrˈjuːʃ/Medium

Meaning: Dariush is the Persian form of the ancient royal name rendered in English as Darius, from Old Persian Darayavaush, generally understood as 'he who holds firm to the good' or 'possessing goodness.' It was borne by Darius the Great, king of the Achaemenid Empire, and remains a living name in Iran. We note the royal history respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: The Persian Darius — 'he who holds firm to the good,' the name of a great king (said 'dar-YOOSH').
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Origin HighPersian
MeaningDariush is the Persian form of the ancient royal name rendered in English as Darius, from Old Persian Darayavaush, generally understood as 'he who holds firm to the good' or 'possessing goodness.' It was borne by Darius the Great, king of the Achaemenid Empire, and remains a living name in Iran. We note the royal history respectfully.
U.S. rank (2023)#9099 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 144

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719782023

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

Dariush is the Persian form of Darius, from Old Persian Darayavaush — usually read as 'he who holds firm to the good.' Darius the Great built roads and a royal capital at Persepolis and had his deeds inscribed on the rock at Bisitun. The name remains current in Iran and among Persian families abroad, and we treat its history respectfully (said 'dar-YOOSH').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., where Darius is the familiar form. Rare, Persian, and regal.

Did you know? Dariush is the Persian form of Darius, the name of the Achaemenid king who ruled from the Indus to the Aegean and left his story carved into the cliff at Bisitun. The name is still given in Iran today, which we note respectfully (said 'dar-YOOSH').
Overall data confidence 70%
References — Dariush — Persian form of Darius; Old Persian Darayavaush; Darius the Great

Variations

DariusDaryushDariusz

Nicknames

DariDaraRush

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dariush mean?

Dariush is the Persian form of Darius, from Old Persian Darayavaush, generally read as 'he who holds firm to the good.'

How do you pronounce Dariush?

It's said dar-YOOSH /dɑːrˈjuːʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dariush a boy or girl name?

Dariush is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Dariush?

Dariush is a rare name for boys in the U.S., though established in Iran.

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