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Zarius

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Pronounced ZAIR-ee-us /ˈzɛər.i.əs/Medium

Meaning: A modern American coinage with no documented meaning; it is heard beside Darius (from Old Persian, 'he who holds firm the good') and the modern Zaire. The -ius ending gives a classical ring. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern name with a classical ring: Zarius echoes Darius (said 'ZAIR-ee-us'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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MeaningA modern American coinage with no documented meaning; it is heard beside Darius (from Old Persian, 'he who holds firm the good') and the modern Zaire. The -ius ending gives a classical ring. Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#14203 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 320

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

Zarius is a recent American coinage. Its ending gives it a Latin or Greek feel, and its sound sits near Darius, a name of Old Persian kings, and near the modern Zaire. Zarius itself has no documented root, so we note the routes as uncertain rather than borrow a meaning from its neighbors (said 'ZAIR-ee-us').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, coined, and classical-sounding.

Did you know? Zarius borrows the shape of Darius, an ancient Persian royal name meaning something like 'he who holds firm the good' — but Zarius itself is a modern coinage, which we note.

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Zarius — Coinage; Darius/Zaire sound family; routes uncertain

Variations

ZarriusZairiusZerius

Nicknames

ZarZare

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zarius mean?

Zarius is a modern coinage with no documented meaning; it echoes Darius and Zaire. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Zarius?

It's said ZAIR-ee-us /ˈzɛər.i.əs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zarius a boy or girl name?

Zarius is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Zarius?

Zarius is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.