Dara

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Dara Pronunciation

Dara is pronounced DAH-rah /ˈdɑ.rɑ/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 (2024)#3525 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1985

Total births (all-time)≈ 807

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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 — 'he who holds firm the good', a possessor and king — 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 — Dara — etymology

Variations

DarahDarius

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Dara?

Dara is pronounced DAH-rah (/ˈdɑ.rɑ/). Press play above to hear Dara said aloud.

How do you say Dara?

Dara is said DAH-rah (/ˈdɑ.rɑ/). Press play above to hear Dara said aloud.

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'.

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.