Declining since 2021, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Dari since 1945
Babies named Dari per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 24 | 0 |
| 1950s | 74 | 0 |
| 1960s | 127 | 0 |
| 1970s | 96 | 0 |
| 1980s | 50 | 0 |
| 1990s | 56 | 0 |
| 2000s | 60 | 11 |
| 2010s | 84 | 22 |
| 2020s | 120 | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Dari is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1945. Its highest popularity came in 2021, when it peaked, but since then its usage has been falling. In 2025, it ranked 8,362, with approximately 1 in 133,939 newborns receiving the name. The name's meaning is unclear; it may have originated as a nickname for Daria or as a variant of the surname Darien. Its rarity and modern sound appeal to parents seeking an uncommon name.
Dari may be a modern English coinage, possibly a shortened form of Daria or a variant of the surname Darien. It has seen limited use as a given name since the mid-20th century, with occasional usage for both genders but primarily for girls in recent decades.
Sibling names for Dari
Names that share Dari's style, for a brother or sister.
