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 Parisa mean?
Parisa means “like a fairy” in Persian.
Darya vs Parisa
Which is more popular?
Darya is more popular than Parisa today: about 43 US babies were given the name Darya in 2025, compared with 28 named Parisa.
| Darya | Parisa | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | The sea | Like a fairy |
| Origin | persian | Persian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | DAHR-yah | pah-ree-SAH |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1961 | 1971 |
| Peak year | 2007 (50) | 1991 (40) |
| In 2025 | 43 | 28 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Darya
Parisa
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Darya | Parisa |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 253 | 143 |
| 2010s | 387 | 266 |
| 2000s | 358 | 186 |
| 1990s | 198 | 250 |
| 1980s | 52 | 203 |
| 1970s | 81 | 54 |
| 1960s | 31 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Darya or Parisa more popular?
Darya is more popular than Parisa today: about 43 US babies were given the name Darya in 2025, compared with 28 named Parisa.
What is the difference between Darya and Parisa?
Darya means The sea (persian origin), while Parisa means Like a fairy (Persian origin).
Which name is older, Darya or Parisa?
In US records, Darya first appears in 1961 and Parisa in 1971, so Darya has the longer recorded history.