Dara
How to say it: DAH-ruh · /ˈdɑːrə/
Irish: from 'Daire' meaning oak tree; Hebrew: pearl of wisdom; Persian: wealthy.
Dara was the 977th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 207 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are up 3.0-fold in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,007 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #977 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 207 |
| Share of births | 1 in 16,016 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.0 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,007 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After a high in the 1970s, Dara now lives well below that level while staying in use. A further easing seems in store.
What goes with it
Light with both soft and crisp edges, it feels calm and open. Maya reflects a similar spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dara is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, English, French, Hebrew, Hindi, Irish, Turkish.
Ireland: #109.
Famous people named Dara
- Dara Torres (born 1967)American swimmer
- Dara Howell (born 1994)Canadian freestyle skier
- Dara Birnbaum (1946–2025)American video and installation artist
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