Total births
1,360
Girls' name · since 1961
Darya
Darya has 1,360 recorded births since 1961 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3285
- among girls today
- 1,360
- born since 1961
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
Darya currently ranks #3285 among girls' names in America, with 1,360 babies recorded since 1961.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darya has been recorded 1,360 times among girls since 1961, currently ranked #3285 nationally and more common than 81% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 2025.
- #3285 among girls today
- 1,360 born since 1961
- 2010s peak decade
- 81% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Darya is currently the #3285 girls' name in America, more common than 81% of girls - 1,360 born since 1961, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3285
- among girls today
- 1,360
- born since 1961
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
Darya vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3285
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 81% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Darya was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
50 babies were named Darya in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Darya compares
1,360 Top 27% higher than 73% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Darya's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Darya | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,360 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 50 | 48 | 19,840 |
Darya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Darya splits its recorded history at 1997: 80% of all births land in the more recent half, 20% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1961 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2007 peak of 50 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Darya at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#3,285
Active since
1961
Darya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Darya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Darya's strongest decade.
387 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Darya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 31
1960s
31 births
- 1970s 81
1970s
81 births
- 1980s 52
1980s
52 births
- 1990s
1990s
198 births
- 2000s
2000s
358 births
- 2010s
2010s
387 births
- 2020s
2020s
253 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 387 births (28% of all-time use).
How Darya compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Darya's total volume
Darya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Darya by state
Where Darya concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 337 | 24.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 51 | 3.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 15 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 12 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Washington | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Darya's total US births 24.8%
Even split
337 of 1,360 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darya? ▼
Since 1961, Social Security records show 1,360 babies named Darya. Today it holds rank #3285 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 50 births.
When was Darya most popular? ▼
Darya was most popular in the 2010s decade with 387 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Darya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darya are California (337 births), New York (51 births), Texas (15 births).
How long has the name Darya been used? ▼
Darya has been recorded in Social Security data since 1961, spanning 65 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Darya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Darlene, Darla, Darcy, Dara, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Darya's data
- Darya's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (387 total births) through the 2020s (253) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Daryas (337 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Darya
Nearby Names Like Darya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darya
Darlene Girl
#1779 204,942 births
Darla Girl
#1026 43,667 births
Darcy Girl
#978 23,418 births
Dara Girl
#1035 13,692 births
Daria Girl
#1955 9,063 births
Compare Darya side by side: Darya vs Darlene Darya vs Darla Darya vs Darcy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Darya
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1961–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Darya: #3285 Girls' Name - 1,360 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darya. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Darya draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.