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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Irish: 'oak' (from Dáire/Dara); Persian: 'wealthy' (a form of Darius); Slavic: 'gift'
- Origin
- Irish, Persian and Khmer sources
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- DAIR-ah
Dara is a gender-neutral name with a bold, clean, modern feel, and it pronounces as DAIR-ah. It draws on Irish, Persian and Khmer sources: in Irish it means 'oak' (from Dáire/Dara), in Persian it means 'wealthy' (a form of Darius), and in Slavic it means 'gift'.
Meaning & Origin of Dara
Meaning: Irish: 'oak' (from Dáire/Dara); Persian: 'wealthy' (a form of Darius); Slavic: 'gift'.
Origin: Irish, Persian and Khmer sources.
How to Pronounce Dara
DAIR-ahIPA /ˈdɛrə/
Popularity of Dara
Dara peaked in the U.S. at #470 in 1981, when 453 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1026 with 244 babies, so it's a familiar name that you won't often hear on the playground.
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FAQ
What does the name Dara mean?
Irish: ‘oak’ (from Dáire/Dara); Persian: ‘wealthy’ (a form of Darius); Slavic: ‘gift’.
How do you pronounce Dara?
Dara is pronounced DAIR-ah (IPA: /ˈdɛrə/).
Is Dara a popular name right now?
Dara peaked at #470 in 1981 and is ranked #1026 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1893–2024.)
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