Darik
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Darik first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 520 babies have been named Darik in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darik is past its peak , currently ranked #29,492 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,492
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Darik
Darik is a boy name .
Darik is currently ranked #29,492 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Darik include Dar, Day, Daie, and Darkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Darik include Dariel, Dario, Darius, Darian, Darien . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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