Dara

Dara is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 244 girls in the United States.

Dara at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Dara

Dara belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Dara first appears in Social Security records in 1893. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #470 in 1981, and in 2024 244 babies received the name — 13,484 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dara in US records

First recorded (US)
1893
Best US rank
#470 in 1981
Peak year
1981
Babies named Dara in 2024
244
Total since 1880
13,484

Dara in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1393 in 1999
Babies named Dara in 2025
14
Total since 1996
321

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dara mean?

The meaning of Dara is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Dara a boy or girl name?

Dara is a girl name. In 2024, 244 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dara?

Dara comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Dara?

Dara first appears in US records in 1893. Its best-ever ranking was #470 in 1981, and 244 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].