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Darya
Darya Pronunciation
Darya is pronounced DAR-yah /ˈdɑr.jə/High
Meaning: Sea, large river; from the Persian word daryaHigh
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Darya leads a double life. In Iran it is the word darya, 'sea', used directly as a girl's name — a sister to nature names like Setareh, 'star'. In Russia, Darya is the standard form of Daria, the feminine of Darius borne by an early Christian martyr, and was a staple of Russian villages and novels alike.
Both streams reached America through immigration, and the name today reads as worldly and waterborne at once. It remains uncommon in the U.S., with Daria slightly more familiar to English speakers thanks to the 1990s MTV heroine.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Darya Klishina (1991–present)Russian long jumper and world championship medalist.
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Frequently Asked
How do you pronounce Darya?
Darya is pronounced DAR-yah (/ˈdɑr.jə/). Press play above to hear Darya said aloud.
How do you say Darya?
Darya is said DAR-yah (/ˈdɑr.jə/). Press play above to hear Darya said aloud.
What does the name Darya mean?
In Persian, Darya means 'sea'; as a Russian name it is the standard form of Daria, feminine of Darius, 'possessing goodness'.
Is Darya a boy or girl name?
Darya is a girl's name in both Persian and Russian traditions.
How popular is Darya?
Darya is an uncommon name in the U.S., familiar in Iranian and Russian families.