Girl Name · Irish Origin
Dara
Dara is a girl baby name of Irish origin, meaning "Oak tree". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Dara often also consider Dora.
Dara meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Oak tree
Origin: Irish naming roots help connect Dara to related Irish baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Dara as D·A·R·A, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Dara is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Dara variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Daraa, Darae, Daray, Dar.
- Nicknames: Dara works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Dara with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Dara middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Dora, Daria, Dario, Darry, Dior — full picks on the sibling names for Dara guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Dara? Browse our names like Dara guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Dara
What does the name Dara mean?
Dara means "Oak tree" and is of Irish origin.
What is the origin of Dara?
Dara originates in Irish naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Dara?
Dara has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Dara a boy's or girl's name?
Dara is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Dara in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Dara sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Dara?
Names that share Dara's sound and style include Dora, Daria, Dario, Darry, Dior.
What middle names pair well with Dara?
Good middle-name fits for Dara pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Dara is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Dara is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Dara?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Dara share its rhythm without rhyming — Dora, Daria, Dario all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.