Darah

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Pronounced DAH-rah /ˈdɑ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Dara, 'wisdom, pearl of wisdom' (a biblical name); also Persian 'wealthy/possessor'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Pearl of wisdom: Darah is Hebrew for 'wisdom' — and Persian 'wealthy'. Soft, meaningful, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Persian

MeaningFrom Hebrew Dara, 'wisdom, pearl of wisdom' (a biblical name); also Persian 'wealthy/possessor'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4378 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1988

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,085

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

Darah comes from Hebrew Dara, 'wisdom, pearl of wisdom' (a descendant of Judah in the Bible), and overlaps Persian dara, 'wealthy, possessor' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, meaningful name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, wisdom at the (likely) root, and meaningful.

Did you know? Dara means 'wisdom, pearl of wisdom' in Hebrew (a biblical figure) — and 'wealthy/possessor' in Persian; Darah adds an -h, soft and meaningful.

Overall data confidence 68%

References — Dara / Darah — routes layered

Variations

DaraDarrahDarra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Darah mean?

Darah is Hebrew for 'wisdom, pearl of wisdom', and Persian for 'wealthy'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Darah?

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

Is Darah a boy or girl name?

Darah is a girl's name.

How popular is Darah?

Darah is a rare name in the U.S.