Rising since 1989, #3,249 for girls today.
Popularity of Darianna since 1989
Babies named Darianna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 118 |
| 2000s | 396 |
| 2010s | 519 |
| 2020s | 262 |
Meaning & origin
Darianna first entered U.S. birth records in 1989, a relatively late start compared to many traditional names. Its popularity peaked in 2013, and in 2025 it ranked 3,249th with roughly 1 in 33,485 newborns receiving the name. The name has shown a rising trajectory since 1989, gradually gaining favor among families in states like Texas and California. Darianna fits a pattern of modern feminine names coined by blending established elements: Daria, itself of Persian origin meaning 'possessor of good,' and the popular suffix -anna, derived from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace.' While not historically rooted, the name appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet melodic choice that feels both contemporary and familiar.
Darianna is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1989. It appears to blend the popular name Daria (itself a feminine form of Darius, a Persian royal name) with the fashionable suffix -anna or the name Arianna. The name gained modest usage during the 1990s and 2000s, reflecting a trend of creating compound feminine names with melodic endings.
Where Darianna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dari, Anna, Rianna
Sibling names for Darianna
Names that share Darianna's style, for a brother or sister.
