Darya
Girl name · Persian · pronounced dar-YAH
Verified name
What does Darya mean?
Sea, ocean
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 905 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 2278 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Dari, Daria
Variant: Dariya
Related: Daria
Using Darya across cultures
Used in Persian, Russian, and Turkish.
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