Berkley 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

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Popularity Comparison

Berkley Rank #882
Dara Rank #1,029

Berkley is more popular, ranked #882 vs #1029 for Dara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berkley ___

  • Berkley Grace
  • Berkley Rose
  • Berkley Mae
  • Berkley Jane
  • Berkley Quinn
  • Berkley Paige

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 Berkley

Harper Hadley Ainsley Finley Presley

If you choose Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berkley or Dara more popular?

Berkley is more popular, ranked #882 compared to Dara at #1029 in the United States.

What do Berkley and Dara mean?

Berkley means "birch tree meadow" (Old English origin). Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Berkley and Dara boy or girl names?

Berkley is primarily a girl name. Dara is primarily a girl name.

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