US Popularity:2888
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Persian, Cambodian, Irish,
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!
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How Popular Is The Name Dara?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Dara is currently #1553 on The Bump
Boy:Dara is currently #860 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Dara is currently #1102 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Dara is currently #2888 in U.S. births
Boy:Dara is currently #3798 in U.S. births
Girl:Dara is currently #1859 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#1859
in 2023
- 379
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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