NAME PROFILE
Kary
Derived from the Old Persian name Dārayavahuš, meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'maintaining well'. This name suggests a personality that is inherently noble and protective, characterizing someone who is a steadfast friend and a natural leader with a generous spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,378 |
| Gender | Female (2% / 98%) |
| Peak year | 1961 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1956 |
| Most recent | 2001 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Italian, Spanish, Persian, Greek, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 53%TX — 19%IL — 11%NY — 11%OH — 6%
Notable People
Dario Fo (Nobel Prize-winning playwright) · Dario Argento (Acclaimed horror film director) · Dario Marianelli (Academy Award-winning film composer) · Dario Franchitti (Four-time IndyCar Series champion) · Dario Šarić (Professional basketball player)
Nicknames & Diminutives
DariRio
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