Dair

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAIR /ˈdɛr/Medium

Meaning: A short name tied to the Gaelic doire/dair, 'oak; oak grove' — the element behind Kildare and Adair. Crisp and nature-rooted.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp Gaelic name: Dair means 'oak; oak grove' (said 'DAIR'). Short, sturdy, and nature-rooted.

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Origin LowIrish, Scottish

MeaningA short name tied to the Gaelic doire/dair, 'oak; oak grove' — the element behind Kildare and Adair. Crisp and nature-rooted.

U.S. rank (2024)#11183 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 77

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dair draws on the Gaelic dair ('oak'), the element in place names like Kildare. The route as a standalone name is layered, which we note — crisp and nature-rooted, rare in the U.S. (said 'DAIR').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Rare, sturdy, and nature-rooted.

Did you know? Dair ties to the Gaelic dair/doire, 'oak; oak grove' — the root of Kildare and Adair — a short, sturdy nature name (said 'DAIR').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Dair — Gaelic dair 'oak'; layered

Variations

DaireAdairDarragh

Nicknames

DaiDee

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If you like Dair…

Daire— the fuller Irish form

Adair— a like oak-rooted name

Keir— echoes that soft -ir sound

Reid— shares Dair's Scottish roots

Roan— the same nature feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dair mean?

Dair ties to the Gaelic dair, 'oak; oak grove.' The route as a standalone name is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Dair?

It's said DAIR /ˈdɛr/ — one syllable.

Is Dair a boy or girl name?

Dair is a boy's name.

How popular is Dair?

Dair is a very rare name in the U.S.