Meaning and history
Darina has several origins. In Slavic languages it may be a feminine form related to Darin or a name built on dar, “gift.” In Irish tradition, Dáirine is an older feminine name of uncertain meaning. It may also be used as a variant of Daria, from the Persian royal name Darius. These sources are unrelated. Notable bearers include Irish chef and food writer Darina Allen and Bulgarian opera singer Darina Takova.
20062006: 25 births, rank #5,383
2007: 13 births, rank #9,007
2008: 13 births, rank #8,965
2009: 23 births, rank #5,891
2010: 23 births, rank #5,771
20112011: 52 births, rank #3,173
2012: 51 births, rank #3,213
2013: 40 births, rank #3,778
2014: 29 births, rank #4,768
2015: 30 births, rank #4,584
20162016: 26 births, rank #5,130
2017: 31 births, rank #4,477
2018: 29 births, rank #4,662
2019: 27 births, rank #4,909
2020: 28 births, rank #4,648
20212021: 17 births, rank #6,691
2022: 25 births, rank #5,172
2023: 17 births, rank #6,680
2024: 9 births, rank #10,271
20252025: 13 births, rank #7,885
In 2025, 13 babies were recorded with the name Darina, ranking #7,885 among girls.