What does Bahar mean?
Bahar means “spring,” the season of renewal, in Persian.
What does Darya mean?
From Persian daryā meaning 'sea' or 'large body of water'. Distinct from Daria (feminine of Darius), though the two are often confused.
Bahar vs Darya
Which is more popular?
Darya is more popular than Bahar today: about 43 US babies were given the name Darya in 2025, compared with 30 named Bahar.
| Bahar | Darya | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Spring | The sea |
| Origin | Persian | persian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | bah-HAR | DAHR-yah |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1977 | 1961 |
| Peak year | 2024 (35) | 2007 (50) |
| In 2025 | 30 | 43 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Bahar
Darya
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Bahar | Darya |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 155 | 253 |
| 2010s | 178 | 387 |
| 2000s | 106 | 358 |
| 1990s | 89 | 198 |
| 1980s | 63 | 52 |
| 1970s | 14 | 81 |
| 1960s | 0 | 31 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bahar or Darya more popular?
Darya is more popular than Bahar today: about 43 US babies were given the name Darya in 2025, compared with 30 named Bahar.
What is the difference between Bahar and Darya?
Bahar means Spring (Persian origin), while Darya means The sea (persian origin).
Which name is older, Bahar or Darya?
In US records, Bahar first appears in 1977 and Darya in 1961, so Darya has the longer recorded history.