Alameda vs Dare

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alameda

Girl #69,126 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"grove of poplar trees, tree-lined avenue"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69,126
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Allie, Amy, Meda

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alameda Rank #69,126
Dare Rank #38,741

Dare is more popular, ranked #38741 vs #69126 for Alameda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alameda ___

  • Alameda Rose
  • Alameda Jane
  • Alameda Grace
  • Alameda Marie
  • Alameda Claire
  • Alameda Faye

Dare ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alameda

Esperanza Paloma Cruz Joaquin Lucia

If you choose Dare

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alameda or Dare more popular?

Dare is more popular, ranked #38741 compared to Alameda at #69126 in the United States.

What do Alameda and Dare mean?

Alameda means "grove of poplar trees, tree-lined avenue" (Spanish origin).

Are Alameda and Dare boy or girl names?

Alameda is primarily a girl name. Dare is primarily a boy name.

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