Darya vs Polina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darya

Girl #3,276 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea, ocean"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Persian Central Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,276
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dasha, Dari

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Polina

Girl #3,295 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Ukrainian Greek Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,295
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Polly, Pola, Lina

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Popularity Comparison

Darya Rank #3,276
Polina Rank #3,295

Darya is more popular, ranked #3276 vs #3295 for Polina.

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

Polina ___

  • Polina Marie
  • Polina Anna
  • Polina Grace
  • Polina Elena
  • Polina Natasha
  • Polina Vera

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darya

Irina Natasha Alexei Nikita Masha

If you choose Polina

Natasha Katya Aleksei Dmitri Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darya or Polina more popular?

Darya is more popular, ranked #3276 compared to Polina at #3295 in the United States.

What do Darya and Polina mean?

Darya means "sea, ocean" (Persian origin). Polina means "small, humble" (Latin via Slavic origin).

Are Darya and Polina boy or girl names?

Darya is primarily a girl name. Polina is primarily a girl name.

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