Abir vs Dara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abir

Boy #3,431 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fragrant, perfume"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew South Asian Muslim Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,431
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abi

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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
Nicknames
Dare

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abir Rank #3,431
Dara Rank #1,029

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 vs #3431 for Abir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abir ___

  • Abir Hassan
  • Abir Yusuf
  • Abir Kareem
  • Abir Rashid
  • Abir Omar
  • Abir Nasser

Dara ___

  • Dara Mae
  • Dara Rose
  • Dara Jane
  • Dara Lynn
  • Dara Claire
  • Dara Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abir

Zahra Zaid Fatima Hamza Nour

If you choose Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abir or Dara more popular?

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 compared to Abir at #3431 in the United States.

What do Abir and Dara mean?

Abir means "fragrant, perfume" (Arabic origin). Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Abir and Dara boy or girl names?

Abir is primarily a boy name. Dara is primarily a girl name.

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