Darice vs Laniya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darice

Girl #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holding firm to goodness (feminine of Darius)"

Origin: Old Persian Darayavahush

Cultural Roots

American African American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,273
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dari, Risa, Dee

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Laniya

Girl #4,247 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly, of the sky"

Origin: Hawaiian Lani (heaven, sky)

Cultural Roots

American African American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,247
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lani, Niya

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Popularity Comparison

Darice Rank #4,273
Laniya Rank #4,247

Laniya is more popular, ranked #4247 vs #4273 for Darice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darice ___

  • Darice Nicole
  • Darice Marie
  • Darice Simone
  • Darice Elise
  • Darice Lynn
  • Darice Ann

Laniya ___

  • Laniya Grace
  • Laniya Marie
  • Laniya Rose
  • Laniya Jade
  • Laniya Renee
  • Laniya Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darice

Denise Candice Clarice Darius Marcus

If you choose Laniya

Aniya Taniya Zaria Amara Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darice or Laniya more popular?

Laniya is more popular, ranked #4247 compared to Darice at #4273 in the United States.

What do Darice and Laniya mean?

Darice means "holding firm to goodness (feminine of Darius)" (Old Persian Darayavahush origin). Laniya means "heavenly, of the sky" (Hawaiian Lani (heaven, sky) origin).

Are Darice and Laniya boy or girl names?

Darice is primarily a girl name. Laniya is primarily a girl name.

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