Darya vs Nika

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nika

Girl #3,130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Slavic Russian Serbian Croatian Georgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,130
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Niki, Nik

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Darya Rank #3,276
Nika Rank #3,130

Nika is more popular, ranked #3130 vs #3276 for Darya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darya ___

  • Darya Irina
  • Darya Natalia
  • Darya Elena
  • Darya Sofia
  • Darya Anna
  • Darya Victoria

Nika ___

  • Nika Rose
  • Nika Jane
  • Nika Marie
  • Nika Sofia
  • Nika Elise
  • Nika Vera

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darya

Irina Natasha Alexei Nikita Masha

If you choose Nika

Mila Lara Ivan Leo Sasha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darya or Nika more popular?

Nika is more popular, ranked #3130 compared to Darya at #3276 in the United States.

What do Darya and Nika mean?

Darya means "sea, ocean" (Persian origin). Nika means "victory" (Greek origin).

Are Darya and Nika boy or girl names?

Darya is primarily a girl name. Nika is primarily a girl name.

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