Daria vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daria

Girl #1,965 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"possessor of good, upholder of good"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Eastern European Italian Russian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,965
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dari, Dasha

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Daria Rank #1,965
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1965 for Daria.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daria ___

  • Daria Rose
  • Daria Marie
  • Daria Elena
  • Daria Valentina
  • Daria Sophia
  • Daria Celeste

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daria

Anastasia Tatiana Sasha Nikolai Alexei

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daria or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Daria at #1965 in the United States.

What do Daria and James mean?

Daria means "possessor of good, upholder of good" (Persian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daria and James boy or girl names?

Daria is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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