Asha vs Dara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asha

Girl #1,199 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hope, wish, desire"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian East African Persian Zoroastrian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,199
Total SSA Count
197
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ash, Ashy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Asha Rank #1,199
Dara Rank #1,029

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 vs #1199 for Asha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asha ___

  • Asha Rose
  • Asha Priya
  • Asha Grace
  • Asha Ann
  • Asha Leila
  • Asha Marie

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 Asha

Amara Zara Leila Kai Nadia

If you choose Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asha or Dara more popular?

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 compared to Asha at #1199 in the United States.

What do Asha and Dara mean?

Asha means "hope, wish, desire" (Sanskrit origin). Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Asha and Dara boy or girl names?

Asha is primarily a girl name. Dara is primarily a girl name.

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