Amere vs Dara

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
Nicknames
Dare

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amere Rank #3,605
Dara Rank #1,029

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 vs #3605 for Amere.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amere ___

  • Amere James
  • Amere Hassan
  • Amere Khalil
  • Amere Lee
  • Amere Rashid
  • Amere Tariq

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 Amere

Malik Zaire Nasir Imani Nadia

If you choose Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amere or Dara more popular?

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 compared to Amere at #3605 in the United States.

What do Amere and Dara mean?

Amere means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin). Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amere and Dara boy or girl names?

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

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