Darice vs Mahi

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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Mahi

Girl #4,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"earth, world"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi-speaking Persian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,088
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ma, Hee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darice Rank #4,273
Mahi Rank #4,088

Mahi is more popular, ranked #4088 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

Mahi ___

  • Mahi Priya
  • Mahi Rani
  • Mahi Devi
  • Mahi Anaya
  • Mahi Rose
  • Mahi Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darice

Denise Candice Clarice Darius Marcus

If you choose Mahi

Priya Anaya Asha Rohan Arjun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darice or Mahi more popular?

Mahi is more popular, ranked #4088 compared to Darice at #4273 in the United States.

What do Darice and Mahi mean?

Darice means "holding firm to goodness (feminine of Darius)" (Old Persian Darayavahush origin). Mahi means "earth, world" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Darice and Mahi boy or girl names?

Darice is primarily a girl name. Mahi is primarily a girl name.

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