Darise vs Dawana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darise

Girl #64,873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"possessing goodness"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#64,873
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dari, Ris, Risa

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Darise Rank #64,873
Dawana Rank #65,006

Darise is more popular, ranked #64873 vs #65006 for Dawana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darise ___

  • Darise Nicole
  • Darise Marie
  • Darise Simone
  • Darise Renee
  • Darise Elise

Dawana ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Darise

Latisha Monique Janelle Rashida

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darise or Dawana more popular?

Darise is more popular, ranked #64873 compared to Dawana at #65006 in the United States.

What do Darise and Dawana mean?

Darise means "possessing goodness" (Persian origin).

Are Darise and Dawana boy or girl names?

Darise is primarily a girl name. Dawana is primarily a girl name.

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