| Meaning | sea, ocean |
| Origin | Persian |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Dar-ya |
About Darya
Exotic beauty and mysterious allure characterize Darya, a name that intrigues and captivates. This sophisticated choice brings international flair, particularly resonant with Persian and Slavic heritage while remaining accessible to diverse audiences. Darya flows like water—appropriate given certain cultural associations—with smooth, liquid sounds that create melodious effect. The name projects elegance and strength simultaneously, suggesting someone cultured, intelligent, and confident. Its relative rarity in Western contexts makes Darya a distinctive choice that sparks curiosity and conversation. Parents selecting Darya often appreciate its cross-cultural appeal and the way it honors heritage while feeling fresh and modern. The name's compact three-syllable structure provides substance without unnecessary complexity. Darya stands complete on its own, typically eschewing nicknames in favor of its full, beautiful form.
Nicknames for Darya
| Dar |
| Dara |
| Rya |
| Dasha |
Famous People Named Darya
| Darya Klishina | Russian long jumper |
| Darya Domracheva | Belarusian biathlete |
| Darya Safai | Belgian-Iranian women's rights activist |
| Darya Dadvar | Iranian operatic soprano |
| Darya Mironova | Russian actress |
| Darya Melnikova | Russian film director |
| Darya Strelnikova | Russian handball player |
| Darya Charusha | Belarusian singer-songwriter |
| Darya Sagalova | Russian actress |
| Darya Shmeleva | Russian track cyclist |
| Darya Usacheva | Russian artistic gymnast |
| Darya Melikhova | Russian beauty pageant winner |
| Darya Yurlova-Percht | Russian biathlete |
| Darya Vasileuskaya | Belarusian javelin thrower |
| Darya Kabkaeva | Russian ice hockey player |
| Darya Kasatkina | Russian tennis player |
| Darya Gavrilova | Australian tennis player |
| Darya Lebesheva | Kazakhstani basketball player |
| Darya Zelenova | Russian ski jumper |
Characters Named Darya
| Darya Nikolayevna | Character in Leo Tolstoy's novel "War and Peace" |
| Darya "Dasha" Kuznetsova | Character in the TV show "The Americans" |
| Darya "Dasha" Fedorovich | Character in the TV show "Russian Doll" |
| Darya Undomiel | Original character in J.R.R. Tolkien fan fiction |
| Darya Alkaev | Character in the video game "Metro Exodus" |
| Darya Chekhova | Character in the TV show "Daria" |
| Darya "Dasha" Goncharov | Character in the webcomic "Dumbing of Age" |
| Darya Salander | Character in the book "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" - Russian adaptation |
| Darya Morgendorffer | Character in the TV show "Daria" |
| Darya "Dasha" Kincaid | Character in the TV show "The 100" |
| Darya Kurov | Character in the video game "Red Alert 3" |
| Darya Zhukova | Character in the TV show "The Gift" |
| Darya Ilyinskaya | Character in the novel "Doctor Zhivago" |
| Darya Palitsyn | Character in the TV show "Queen of the South" |
| Darya Donovan | Character in the TV show "Veronica Mars" |
| Darya Harper | Character in the TV show "The Originals" |
| Darya West | Character in the webcomic "Questionable Content" |
| Darya Riordan | Character in the TV show "Siberia" |
| Darya Kurgan | Character in the book "Day by Day Armageddon" |
| Darya Strakhov | Character in the TV show "Home Before Dark" |