Arica vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Greek Roman American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#746
Total SSA Count
343
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dare, Dary

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arica Rank #35,519
Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #35519 for Arica.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arica ___

No pairings available yet.

Darius ___

  • Darius James
  • Darius Emmanuel
  • Darius Cole
  • Darius Antoine
  • Darius Malik
  • Darius Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arica

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If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arica or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Arica at #35519 in the United States.

What do Arica and Darius mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Arica and Darius boy or girl names?

Arica is primarily a girl name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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