Will my child share the name Darya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Darya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Darya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Darya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Darya is rising: up 337 places since 2020, to #2,278 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,467 in 2009.

Is Darya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Darya is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Darya a popular baby name in the United States?

Darya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Darya

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Darya is a distinctive choice, ranked #2278 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Darya in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Darya

Darya has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 157 places in five years. It was most popular in 2009 at #1467 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1998.

Darya is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Darya in their class.