Ara vs Dara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ara

Boy #6,422 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king; the beautiful one (from Armenian legend)"

Origin: Armenian

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Boy #3,573 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak tree, oak grove"

Origin: Old Irish dair

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Ara Rank #6,422

Dara Rank #3,573

Dara is more popular, ranked #3573 vs #6422 for Ara.

Is Ara or Dara more popular?

Dara is more popular, ranked #3573 compared to Ara at #6422 in the United States.

What do Ara and Dara mean?

Ara means "king; the beautiful one (from Armenian legend)" (Armenian origin). Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Old Irish dair origin).

Are Ara and Dara boy or girl names?

Ara is primarily a boy name. Dara is primarily a boy name.