Dara: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: d-ahr-ah
Origin: Ireland
gender-female

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Updated on Jun 10, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Middle East, Europe, Southeast Asia
Meaning: Pearl of wisdom, fruitful, star, well-off

The name Dara is a beautiful, multicultural name with deep historical roots and a wide range of meanings across various cultures. In Hebrew, Dara means “nugget of wisdom” or “compassion”, suggesting a child who is insightful, thoughtful, and emotionally intuitive. In Irish tradition, it derives from the name Dáire, meaning “oak tree”, symbolizing strength, stability, and endurance—traits often admired in both boys and girls.

Dara Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Dara is currently #3010 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Dara is currently #1647 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Dara is currently #1681 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Dara is currently #917 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Source: Social Security Administration

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