Possessing goodness or kingly
A modern variant of the Persian name Darius. It is derived from the Old Persian name DΔrayavahuΕ‘, which combines elements meaning 'to possess' and 'good'. Historically, it was the name of several powerful kings of the Persian Empire.
Less common today
Dharius isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,179 in 2024.
Third king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire
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US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).