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Dara vs Sara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Sara

Girl #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish Italian Persian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#187
Total SSA Count
1,605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dara Rank #1,029
Sara Rank #187

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 vs #1029 for Dara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dara or Sara more popular?

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Dara at #1029 in the United States.

What do Dara and Sara mean?

Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sara means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dara and Sara boy or girl names?

Dara is primarily a girl name. Sara is primarily a girl name.

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