Girl Name
Darice
Darice is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Darice is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Darice often also consider Darius.
Darice meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Darice has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Darice as D·A·R·I·C·E, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Darice is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Darice variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Daricea, Daricee, Daricey, Daric.
- Nicknames: Dar and D.
- Middle names: Pair Darice with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Darice middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Darius, Darcie, Darcy, Darci, Darris — full picks on the sibling names for Darice guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Darice? Browse our names like Darice guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Darice
What does the name Darice mean?
Darice has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Darice?
The exact origin of Darice is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Darice?
Darice has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Darice a boy's or girl's name?
Darice is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Darice in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Darice sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Darice?
Names that share Darice's sound and style include Darius, Darcie, Darcy, Darci, Darris.
What middle names pair well with Darice?
Good middle-name fits for Darice pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Darice is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Darice is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Darice?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Darice share its rhythm without rhyming — Darius, Darcie, Darcy all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.