Dara
d(a)-ra
US Popularity:2385
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Pearl of wisdom, pearl; Star; Oak tree, fruitful
Dara is a gender-neutral baby name of mixed origin. If you believe baby carries an old soul, you’ll adore the meaning of Dara as “pearl of wisdom” or simply "pearl." You may also find Dara as a variant of the Irish Gaelic name Dáire, meaning “oak tree” or “fruitful.” Additionally, the name has Cambodian roots, and means "star." All these associations describe having plenty of stories to tell and much wisdom to share. With a name like Dara, baby can be your smart, little star!
Dara Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Dara is currently #1650 on The Bump
Boy:Dara is currently #1181 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Dara is currently #914 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Dara is currently #2385 in U.S. births
Boy:Dara is currently #7111 in U.S. births
Girl:Dara is currently #2793 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#2793
in 2022
+ 221
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 118, 378
Ancestry, Dara Family History
Name Doctor, Dara
Quranic Names, Dara
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