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.
What does Bahar mean?
Bahar means “spring,” the season of renewal, in Persian.
Darya vs Bahar
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.
| Darya | Bahar | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | The sea | Spring |
| Origin | persian | Persian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | DAHR-yah | bah-HAR |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1961 | 1977 |
| Peak year | 2007 (50) | 2024 (35) |
| In 2025 | 43 | 30 |
| Trend | Steady | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Darya
Bahar
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Darya | Bahar |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 253 | 155 |
| 2010s | 387 | 178 |
| 2000s | 358 | 106 |
| 1990s | 198 | 89 |
| 1980s | 52 | 63 |
| 1970s | 81 | 14 |
| 1960s | 31 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Darya or Bahar 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 Darya and Bahar?
Darya means The sea (persian origin), while Bahar means Spring (Persian origin).
Which name is older, Darya or Bahar?
In US records, Darya first appears in 1961 and Bahar in 1977, so Darya has the longer recorded history.