Darice vs Malanii

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Darice Rank #4,273
Malanii Rank #4,291

Darice is more popular, ranked #4273 vs #4291 for Malanii.

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

Malanii ___

  • Malanii Rose
  • Malanii Grace
  • Malanii Jade
  • Malanii Skye
  • Malanii Kai
  • Malanii Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Darice

Denise Candice Clarice Darius Marcus

If you choose Malanii

Leilani Nalani Kaimana Keahi Moana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darice or Malanii more popular?

Darice is more popular, ranked #4273 compared to Malanii at #4291 in the United States.

What do Darice and Malanii mean?

Darice means "holding firm to goodness (feminine of Darius)" (Old Persian Darayavahush origin). Malanii means "calm, serene" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Darice and Malanii boy or girl names?

Darice is primarily a girl name. Malanii is primarily a girl name.

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