gender neutral
Dara
compassion, wisdom
About Dara
Simple elegance in just four letters creates a name that's refreshingly direct in a world of elaborate choices. The two syllables offer clarity and strength without any fuss or embellishment—what you see is what you get, and that's remarkable. Short names like this carry surprising power, memorable precisely because they don't try too hard. It's a name that works seamlessly from childhood through every life stage, never outgrown, never feeling inappropriate. There's a certain quiet confidence here, suggesting someone who doesn't need flash or drama to make an impression. The name crosses cultural boundaries with ease, recognized and respected across different backgrounds and traditions. Parents choosing Dara often value authenticity and substance over superficial appeal, raising daughters who understand that true strength comes from within.
Popularity of the Name Dara
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | #869 | ||
| 1957 | #947 | ||
| 1958 | #897 | ||
| 1959 | #791 | ||
| 1960 | #927 | ||
| 1961 | #872 | ||
| 1962 | #861 | ||
| 1963 | #780 | ||
| 1964 | #833 | ||
| 1965 | #817 | ||
| 1966 | #703 | #263 | |
| 1967 | #714 | ||
| 1968 | #632 | ||
| 1969 | #562 | #176 | |
| 1970 | #617 | #196 | |
| 1971 | #572 | #209 | |
| 1972 | #626 | #212 | |
| 1973 | #582 | #233 | |
| 1974 | #612 | #265 | |
| 1975 | #678 | ||
| 1976 | #616 | ||
| 1977 | #628 | #373 | |
| 1978 | #598 | #224 | |
| 1979 | #662 | #263 | |
| 1980 | #486 | #568 | |
| 1981 | #469 | #289 | |
| 1982 | #572 | #291 | |
| 1983 | #675 | #333 | |
| 1984 | #636 | #310 | |
| 1985 | #767 | #330 | |
| 1986 | #759 | #478 | |
| 1987 | #750 | #288 | |
| 1988 | #784 | #296 | |
| 1989 | #792 | #334 | |
| 1990 | #882 | #386 | |
| 1991 | #848 | #370 | |
| 1992 | #893 | #341 | |
| 1993 | #953 | #322 | |
| 1994 | #462 | ||
| 1995 | #332 | ||
| 1996 | #262 | ||
| 1997 | #297 | ||
| 1998 | #275 | ||
| 1999 | #195 | ||
| 2000 | #287 | #932 | |
| 2001 | #308 | ||
| 2002 | #242 | ||
| 2003 | #282 | ||
| 2004 | #381 | ||
| 2005 | #378 | ||
| 2006 | #436 | ||
| 2007 | #513 | ||
| 2008 | #479 | ||
| 2009 | #660 | ||
| 2010 | #788 | ||
| 2011 | #561 | ||
| 2012 | #692 | ||
| 2013 | #931 | ||
| 2014 | #600 | ||
| 2015 | #440 | ||
| 2016 | #681 | ||
| 2017 | #280 | ||
| 2018 | #299 | ||
| 2019 | #347 | ||
| 2020 | #295 | ||
| 2021 | #370 | ||
| 2022 | #571 | ||
| 2023 | #341 | ||
| 2024 | #565 | ||
| 2025 | #360 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Dara
Names Similar to Dara
Nicknames for Dara
- Dee
- Daisy
- Dar
- Rara
Famous People Named Dara
| Dara Ó Briain | Irish comedian and television presenter |
| Dara Kushner | American fashion designer |
| Dara Tomanovich | American model and actress |
| Dara Singh | Indian wrestler and actor |
| Dara Maclean | American contemporary Christian singer-songwriter |
| Dara Fitzpatrick | Irish Coast Guard helicopter pilot |
| Dara Joy | American romance novelist |
| Dara Walborn | American soccer player |
| Dara Rolins | Slovak singer |
| Dara Kushner Weldon | American businesswoman and entrepreneur |
| Dara Howell | Canadian Olympic skier |
| Dara Singh Khangarot | Indian politician |
| Dara Calleary | Irish Fianna Fáil politician |
| Dara Horn | American author |
| Dara Kravitz | American actress |
| Dara Marks | American screenwriter and script consultant |
| Dara Torres | American Olympic swimmer |
Characters Named Dara
| Dara Scott | Character in the novel "A Swiftly Tilting Planet" by Madeleine L'Engle |
| Dara Jensen | Character in the TV series "The Fosters" |