Dariana vs Perla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dariana

Girl #1,135 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"possessor of goodness"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

American Latin American Persian Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,135
Total SSA Count
213
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dari, Dara, Ana

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Perla

Girl #1,309 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Latin/Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,309
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perl, Perlita

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Popularity Comparison

Dariana Rank #1,135
Perla Rank #1,309

Dariana is more popular, ranked #1135 vs #1309 for Perla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dariana ___

  • Dariana Rose
  • Dariana Grace
  • Dariana Marie
  • Dariana Elise
  • Dariana Sofia
  • Dariana Nicole

Perla ___

  • Perla Maria
  • Perla Elena
  • Perla Rosa
  • Perla Valentina
  • Perla Ines
  • Perla Lucia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dariana

Ariana Valentina Zara Sebastian Mateo

If you choose Perla

Esmeralda Coral Ruby Rosa Jade

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dariana or Perla more popular?

Dariana is more popular, ranked #1135 compared to Perla at #1309 in the United States.

What do Dariana and Perla mean?

Dariana means "possessor of goodness" (Old Persian origin). Perla means "pearl" (Latin/Spanish origin).

Are Dariana and Perla boy or girl names?

Dariana is primarily a girl name. Perla is primarily a girl name.

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