How Many People Are Named Darya?
Complete statistics for the name Darya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Darya means 'ocean' in Persian, making it a name that evokes vastness and depth. Only 1,298 people named Darya live in the US today, which means 1 in 254,292 Americans have this name, making it very rare indeed. The majority of people named Darya are under 30, with the peak birth year being 2007.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting that people named Darya might be natural leaders with a strong sense of purpose.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 1,317 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Darya Through the Generations
Darya, a name that's been gaining traction in recent years, saw its highest number of births in 2007 when 50 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Darya is 21, indicating that it's a name predominantly embraced by younger generations. With 1,041 individuals under 30, 258 aged between 30 and 60, and only 18 over 60, Darya stands out as a genuinely modern choice, reflecting current naming trends and preferences.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Darya's Persian roots
📄 About the Name Darya
How Many People Have the Name Darya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,298 people in the United States currently share the name Darya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 254,292 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Darya a Common or Rare Name?
Darya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Darya Mean?
Darya means "ocean" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Darya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Darya Most Popular?
The name Darya reached peak popularity in 2007, with 50 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Darya?
Approximately 1,298 people named Darya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,317. That works out to roughly 1 in 254,292 Americans.
Is Darya a rare name?
Darya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 254,292 Americans has this name.
What does the name Darya mean?
Darya means "ocean" and comes from Persian origins.
Is Darya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Darya are male and 100% are female.
When was Darya most popular?
Darya peaked in 2007 with 50 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.