Unisex · #7,066 in 2026

Dari

Dari, also known as Farsi Dari, Dari Persian, Eastern Persian, or Afghan Persian, is the variety of the Persian language spoken in Afghanistan. Dari is the Afghan government's official term for the Persian language; it is referred to as Afghan Persian or Eastern Persian in many Western sources.

Current Rank
#7,066
Peak Rank
#2,649 (2021)
Total Babies
710
5-Yr Trend
+7%
👧 Girl peak #2,649 (710 total)
👦 Boy peak #8,078 (45 total)
👧As Girl Name
1945
First Year
2026
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#2649
Peak Rank
710
Total Count
72
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2005
First Year
2024
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#8078
Peak Rank
45
Total Count
7
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dari

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Dari, also known as Farsi Dari, Dari Persian, Eastern Persian, or Afghan Persian, is the variety of the Persian language spoken in Afghanistan. Dari is the Afghan government's official term for the Persian language; it is referred to as Afghan Persian or Eastern Persian in many Western sources.

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Etymology
Dari is a name given to the New Persian language since the 10th century, widely used in Arabic (compare Al-Estakhri , Al-Muqaddasi and Ibn Hawqal ) and Persian texts. Since 1964, it has been the official name in Afghanistan for the Persian spoken there. In Afghanistan, Dari refers to a modern dialect form of Persian that is the standard language used in administration, government, radio, television, and print media. Because of a preponderance of Dari native speakers, who normally refer to the language as Farsi ( فارسی , "Persian"), it is also known as "Afghan Persian" in some Western sources.
Origin & history
Dari comes from Middle Persian which was spoken during the rule of the Sassanid dynasty . In general, Iranian languages are known from three periods, usually referred to as Old, Middle, and New (Modern) periods. These correspond to three eras in Iranian history, the old era being the period from some time before, during, and after the Achaemenid period (that is, to 300 BCE), the Middle Era being the next period, namely, the Sassanid period and part of the post-Sassanid period, and the New era being the period afterward down to the present day. [ unreliable source ] The first person in Europe t

The Story of Dari

As a girl name

Dari first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1945, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 33 Daris were born — ranking #4,244 that year. As of 2026, Dari ranks #7,066 for girls with 15 births, gradually rising (+7%). In total, more than 710 Daris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Dari first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2005, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 9 Daris were born — ranking #8,078 that year. As of 2026, Dari ranks #10,889 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 45 Daris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Dari

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dari is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dari

What does the name Dari mean?
Dari, also known as Farsi Dari, Dari Persian, Eastern Persian, or Afghan Persian, is the variety of the Persian language spoken in Afghanistan. Dari is the Afghan government's official term for the Persian language; it is referred to as Afghan Persian or Eastern Persian in many Western sources.
How popular is Dari in 2026?
In 2026, Dari ranks #7,066 among girls' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.
When was Dari most popular?
Dari reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #2,649 that year with 33 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Dari most popular?
Dari has historically been most popular in Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dari.
Is Dari a unisex name?
Yes — Dari is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 94% of Daris assigned female and 6% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Dari?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dari include Dwayne, Shirlean, Lynita. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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Dwayne
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Lynita
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About the name Dari

Dari is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1945 and has accumulated 710 births in the dataset. Dari's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #2,649. Use the chart and map above to compare Dari's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.