Daria vs Zella

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Daria Rank #1,965
Zella Rank #1,848

Zella is more popular, ranked #1848 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

Zella ___

  • Zella Mae
  • Zella Rose
  • Zella Grace
  • Zella June
  • Zella Claire
  • Zella Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daria

Anastasia Tatiana Sasha Nikolai Alexei

If you choose Zella

Stella Milo Felix Hazel Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daria or Zella more popular?

Zella is more popular, ranked #1848 compared to Daria at #1965 in the United States.

What do Daria and Zella mean?

Daria means "possessor of good, upholder of good" (Persian origin). Zella means "shade, shadow" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daria and Zella boy or girl names?

Daria is primarily a girl name. Zella is primarily a girl name.

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