Holding steady, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Dariella since 1999
Babies named Dariella per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Dariella is a modern American name that originated as a creative elaboration of Daria, itself the feminine form of Darius. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999, making it a relatively recent addition to the naming landscape. The name reached its highest popularity in 2025, ranking 6,546th, with approximately 1 in 94,545 newborn girls receiving the name that year. Dariella remains rare but has shown stable usage in the 2020s, with Texas being the only state where it appears among top state rankings. The name's construction follows a familiar pattern of adding the -ella suffix to existing names, creating a melodic and distinctive option. Its meaning, tied to the Persian root for 'goodness', gives it a positive connotation without a lengthy historical background.
Dariella is a modern coinage, blending the name Daria, the feminine form of Darius (from Persian 'dāraya-', meaning 'possessor of goodness'), with the popular feminine suffix -ella. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1999 and has seen occasional use since, particularly in Texas. The name follows a pattern of creating elaborated forms of established names.
Where Dariella is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dari, Ella, Ria
Sibling names for Dariella
Names that share Dariella's style, for a brother or sister.
