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 Setareh mean?
Setareh means “star” in Persian.
Darya vs Setareh
Which is more popular?
Darya is more popular than Setareh today: about 43 US babies were given the name Darya in 2025, compared with 0 named Setareh.
| Darya | Setareh | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | The sea | Star |
| Origin | persian | Persian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | DAHR-yah | seh-tah-REH |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1961 | 1981 |
| Peak year | 2007 (50) | 2012 (34) |
| In 2025 | 43 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Darya
Setareh
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Darya | Setareh |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 253 | 26 |
| 2010s | 387 | 118 |
| 2000s | 358 | 53 |
| 1990s | 198 | 23 |
| 1980s | 52 | 12 |
| 1970s | 81 | 0 |
| 1960s | 31 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Darya or Setareh more popular?
Darya is more popular than Setareh today: about 43 US babies were given the name Darya in 2025, compared with 0 named Setareh.
What is the difference between Darya and Setareh?
Darya means The sea (persian origin), while Setareh means Star (Persian origin).
Which name is older, Darya or Setareh?
In US records, Darya first appears in 1961 and Setareh in 1981, so Darya has the longer recorded history.