Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Prophet, Wealthy, He that Informs Himself, Rich
Pronunciation: duh-RIE-uhs, /dəˈraɪəs/, D ER AY AH S
Popularity Rank: #4,885
The name Darius is of Greek origin and means 'possesses good'. It is derived from the Greek name Δαρειος (Dareios), which was the name of several ancient kings of Persia.
The name Darius is of Greek origin and means Prophet, Wealthy, He that Informs Himself, Rich, Maintain Well, Possesses a Lot, Possess, Dunk Master. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Darius is commonly found in United States of America, Lithuania, United Kingdom, and 82 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: duh-RIE-uhs
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /dəˈraɪəs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D ER AY AH S
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Darius is recorded 12,033 times globally, ranking it as the 4,885th most common name worldwide.
Darius is most prevalent in United States of America, with 3,977 occurrences, making it the 1,096th most popular name in the country.
In Lithuania, the name Darius is found among 1 in every 11 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,096 | 1 : 455 |
| Lithuania | #6 | 1 : 11 |
| United Kingdom | #1,118 | 1 : 528 |
| Germany | #901 | 1 : 461 |
| Italy | #2,493 | 1 : 1,611 |
| France | #2,905 | 1 : 2,517 |
| South Africa | #3,892 | 1 : 5,848 |
| Spain | #2,509 | 1 : 2,043 |
| Singapore | #1,228 | 1 : 1,935 |
| Malaysia | #6,211 | 1 : 10,937 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Darius from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 30, 2024 10:20 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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