Possessing goodness; kingly; sea
Darya has dual roots, most notably as the Persian feminine form of Darius, meaning 'possessing goodness.' In Russian and other Slavic languages, it is a common name with the same Persian origin, while in Modern Persian, the word itself translates to 'sea' or 'ocean.'
About 43 girls were named Darya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Russian long jumper and Olympic athlete
Belarusian biathlete and four-time Olympic gold medalist
Iranian soprano and composer
American scientist and author of Foodist
