Dariah
Meaning of Dariah
Dariah is a feminine elaboration of the ancient Persian name Darius—derived from Old Persian darayavahush, “he who possesses good”—that has traversed Hellenic shores and Roman courts to emerge as a name of measured elegance and historical resonance. In Romance phonologies, it retains its original stress pattern as [daˈrja] in Spanish and [daˈrija] in Italian, while in English it adapts to [dəˈraɪə], reflecting the language’s characteristic diphthongal shift. Etymologically bound to notions of wealth and enduring strength, Dariah conjures the image of a softly glowing coin—ancient yet unfaded—signifying both noble lineage and quiet determination. An analytical survey of U.S. Social Security data from 1994 through 2024 reveals a consistent, niche-level presence—annual ranks drifting between the mid-800s and mid-900s—underscoring its appeal to parents who seek a name that harmonizes classical gravitas with contemporary distinction.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as da-REE-ah (/daˈrija/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as da-REE-ah (/daˈrja/)
English
- Pronunced as duh-RY-uh (/dəˈraɪə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
