Dariah vs Najma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dariah

Girl #6,316 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"possessing goodness, upholder of good"

Origin: Old Persian Darayavahush

Cultural Roots

Persian Arabic American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,316
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dari, Ria

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Najma

Girl #6,426 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Star, celestial body"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Swahili Somali East African North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,426
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Naji, Naj

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Popularity Comparison

Dariah Rank #6,316
Najma Rank #6,426

Dariah is more popular, ranked #6316 vs #6426 for Najma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dariah ___

  • Dariah Rose
  • Dariah Grace
  • Dariah Marie
  • Dariah Lynn
  • Dariah Jane
  • Dariah Nicole

Najma ___

  • Najma Rose
  • Najma Jade
  • Najma Amara
  • Najma Sofia
  • Najma Claire
  • Najma Layla

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dariah

Mariah Tiana Isaiah Khalil Serena

If you choose Najma

Amir Zara Kareem Layla Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dariah or Najma more popular?

Dariah is more popular, ranked #6316 compared to Najma at #6426 in the United States.

What do Dariah and Najma mean?

Dariah means "possessing goodness, upholder of good" (Old Persian Darayavahush origin). Najma means "Star, celestial body" (Arabic origin).

Are Dariah and Najma boy or girl names?

Dariah is primarily a girl name. Najma is primarily a girl name.

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