Daria vs Sheila

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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Sheila

Girl #2,010 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly"

Origin: Irish (via Síle)

Cultural Roots

Irish Australian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,010
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sheil, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Daria Rank #1,965
Sheila Rank #2,010

Daria is more popular, ranked #1965 vs #2010 for Sheila.

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

Sheila ___

  • Sheila Marie
  • Sheila Ann
  • Sheila Kay
  • Sheila Frances
  • Sheila Elizabeth
  • Sheila Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daria

Anastasia Tatiana Sasha Nikolai Alexei

If you choose Sheila

Bridget Colleen Maureen Patrick Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daria or Sheila more popular?

Daria is more popular, ranked #1965 compared to Sheila at #2010 in the United States.

What do Daria and Sheila mean?

Daria means "possessor of good, upholder of good" (Persian origin). Sheila means "heavenly" (Irish (via Síle) origin).

Are Daria and Sheila boy or girl names?

Daria is primarily a girl name. Sheila is primarily a girl name.

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