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Dara

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Pronounced DAH-rah /ˈdΙ‘.rΙ‘/High

Meaning: From Persian Dara, 'wealthy, possessor, king' (as Darius); also Hebrew Dara, a wise man, and Irish dair, 'oak'Medium

In 30 seconds: A king's wealth, a sage's wisdom, an oak's strength: Dara means 'wealthy, possessor' in Persian (as in Darius), names a biblical wise man, and echoes the Irish for 'oak'. Rich across three worlds.
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Origin MediumPersian, Irish, Hebrew
MeaningFrom Persian Dara, 'wealthy, possessor, king' (as Darius); also Hebrew Dara, a wise man, and Irish dair, 'oak'
U.S. rank (2025)#2686 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births48 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 855

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202519552025

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

Dara comes from Persian Dara, 'wealthy, possessor, king' (the source of Darius); from a Hebrew name in Chronicles (a man noted for wisdom); and from Irish dair, 'oak'. This page covers its boys' use; the convergence gives it cross-cultural depth.

In the U.S. it appears in Persian, Jewish, Irish, and Cambodian families. Rare, regal-and-rooted, and international.

Did you know? Dara is the Persian root of Darius β€” 'he who holds firm the good', a possessor and king β€” while in Irish it springs from the oak, sacred tree of the druids; one name, two regal traditions.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name β€” Dara β€” etymology

Variations

DarahDarius

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Dara Singh (1928-2012)
    Indian professional wrestler and Bollywood actor
  • β˜…Dara Khosrowshahi (1969-)
    Iranian-American businessman and chief executive of Uber
  • β˜…Dara O Briain (1972-)
    Irish comedian and television presenter

If you like Dara…

Dariusβ€” the Persian name it roots
Cyrusβ€” a fellow Persian royal name
Ronanβ€” a companion Irish name
Armanβ€” another Persian favorite

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dara mean?

Dara is Persian for 'wealthy, possessor, king' (as in Darius), a Hebrew wise man's name, and Irish for 'oak'.

How do you pronounce Dara?

It's said DAH-rah /ˈdΙ‘.rΙ‘/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dara a boy or girl name?

Dara is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Dara?

Dara is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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