To possess, to maintain, or pearl of wisdom
Dari is often considered a diminutive of names like Daria or Damaris, or a standalone name of Persian and Hebrew origins. In Persian, it relates to the concept of maintaining or possessing goodness, while in other contexts it is associated with the Dari language or the word for pearl. It is a rare, cross-cultural choice that feels modern yet rooted in history.
Less common today
Dari isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,265 in 2021.
Former British Member of Parliament
A character in the animated series 'The Lion Guard' Β· The Lion Guard
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).