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Dara vs Sarah

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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Sarah

Girl #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Arabic Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#95
Total SSA Count
2,697
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dara Rank #1,029
Sarah Rank #95

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 vs #1029 for Dara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dara or Sarah more popular?

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 compared to Dara at #1029 in the United States.

What do Dara and Sarah mean?

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

Are Dara and Sarah boy or girl names?

Dara is primarily a girl name. Sarah is primarily a girl name.

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