Girl Name · Persian Origin
Darice
Darice is a girl baby name of Persian origin, meaning "Rich, wealthy". 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: Rich, wealthy
Origin: Persian naming roots help connect Darice to related Persian baby names.
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 means "Rich, wealthy" and is of Persian origin.
What is the origin of Darice?
Darice originates in Persian naming tradition.
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.