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Clara vs Dara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#78
Total SSA Count
3,060
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Dara

Girl #1,029 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oak tree, oak grove"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Jewish Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,029
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clara Rank #78
Dara Rank #1,029

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #1029 for Dara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Dara more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Dara at #1029 in the United States.

What do Clara and Dara mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Clara and Dara boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Dara is primarily a girl name.

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