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Daire

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAH-rə /ˈdɑ.rə/Medium

Meaning: From Irish Daire, 'fruitful, fertile' — a legendary name linked to oak groves (doire)Medium

In 30 seconds: Fruitful and ancient: Daire is an Irish name meaning 'fertile, fruitful', tied to sacred oak groves. Mythic, earthy, and lyrical.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom Irish Daire, 'fruitful, fertile' — a legendary name linked to oak groves (doire)
U.S. rank (2025)#6535 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 261

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019922025

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

Daire comes from Irish Daire, 'fruitful, fertile', a name from Irish legend (and tied to doire, 'oak grove'). Borne by many figures in early Irish myth, it's a deep-rooted, lyrical name.

In the U.S. it appears in Irish families. Rare, fruitful at the root, and mythic.

Did you know? Daire appears throughout Irish myth — including the owner of the great bull in the Táin epic; the name means 'fruitful' and links to doire, 'oak grove'.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Daire — etymology

Variations

DaraDáireDarragh

Nicknames

Dar

Famous Bearers

  • ★Daire Brehan
    Irish television presenter and journalist known for work on RTÉ
  • ★Daire Keogh
    Irish historian and academic, President of Dublin City University

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daire mean?

Daire is Irish for 'fruitful, fertile', linked to oak groves.

How do you pronounce Daire?

It's said DAH-rə /ˈdɑ.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Daire a boy or girl name?

Daire is mainly a boy's name.

How popular is Daire?

Daire is a rare name in the U.S.

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