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Daria

Girl name · 92 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Daria: 92 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 11 births in 2022.

Daria is the feminine form of the Latin name Darius, itself from the Old Persian *Dārayavahuš*, meaning "possessor of good" or "he who holds firm the good." The most famous bearer in history is Saint Daria, a 3rd-century Roman martyr venerated alongside her husband, Saint Chrysanthus. In modern popular culture, the name is best known from the sharp-witted title character of the 1990s animated series *Daria*, a spin-off from *Beavis and Butt-Head*. There is no major place connection to the name, but etymological relatives include the Persian king Darius I, after whom the Dariali Gorge in the Caucasus is named. While rarely used in Scotland until the late 20th century, Daria has a steady, international appeal that feels both classic and understated.