Dara

At a Glance: Name: Dara – 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

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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

Phonetic: DAIR-ah   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1893–2024.

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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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