Dara
Dara: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɑːɹə/
Meaning and origin of Dara
- A male given name from Irish.
- A female given name from Irish.
- A male given name from Persian.
- A female given name from Slavic.
Etymology
An Irish saint's name, from Irish Dáire.
How popular is Dara?
Since 1880, 13,692 girls and 855 boys in the U.S. have been named Dara (94% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #469 in 1981. Its highest rank for boys was #1623 in 1985. In 2025, 255 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Dara
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Dara
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Dara FAQ
What does the name Dara mean?
A male given name from Irish. A female given name from Irish. A male given name from Persian. A female given name from Slavic. An Irish saint's name, from Irish Dáire.
What is the origin of the name Dara?
Dara is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Dara?
Since 1880, 13,692 girls and 855 boys in the U.S. have been named Dara (94% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #469 in 1981. Its highest rank for boys was #1623 in 1985. In 2025, 255 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Dara a boy or girl name?
Dara is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 13,692 girls and 855 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.