Deari
Primarily a girl's name of Albanian origin with 258 recorded births. Also given to 5 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 258 Americans have ever been named Deari. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and peaked modestly at 36 births in 2021 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
In the most recent SSA release, Deari ranks #4206 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Deari is a girl's and boy's baby name of Albanian origin, meaning 'beloved, dear' — a term of endearment becoming a given name, similar to how 'Darling' or 'Caro' have been used across languages. In Albanian, i/e dashur means beloved, and Deari captures that affectionate quality in a name.
Used in Albanian communities and the diaspora, Deari is a warm and intimate name — one that carries the love of its givers in its very meaning. For Albanian families or those drawn to names that mean beloved, Deari is a gentle and deeply personal choice.
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Deari first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2007. A twenty-first-century entry, Deari belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Albanian classification suggests a path from albanian linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Deari has 16+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 163 | #4327 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 75 | #11623 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 20 | #14876 | — |
The Story of Deari
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Deari is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Deari are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Deari?
Only about 1 in every 105,882 babies born in 2024 was named Deari — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2007, peaked in the 2020s with 163 births that decade.
Deari by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(16 years, 2007–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34 | #4206 |
| 2023 | 34 | #4210 |
| 2022 | 30 | #4612 |
| 2021 | 36 | #4036 |
| 2020 | 29 | #4570 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6784 |
| 2018 | 10 | #9992 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8401 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13254 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12124 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15052 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13530 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13848 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12727 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15898 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16002 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Deari as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Deari has also been given to 5 boys in the U.S. since 2009.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2007–2024