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