Wealthy or possessing goodness
Darey is most commonly used as a modern diminutive or variant of the Persian name Darius, which means 'possessing goodness' or 'wealthy.' It is also occasionally linked to the English surname Dare, referring to a bold or daring person. In contemporary contexts, it is often associated with Nigerian heritage as a shortened form of Oluwadare.
Less common today
Darey isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,442 in 2009.
Nigerian singer-songwriter and idol series judge
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).