Cordelia 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
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Popularity Comparison

Cordelia Rank #1,065
Dara Rank #1,029

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 vs #1065 for Cordelia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cordelia ___

  • Cordelia Rose
  • Cordelia Jane
  • Cordelia Grace
  • Cordelia Marie
  • Cordelia Kate
  • Cordelia Ann

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 Cordelia

Beatrice Cecily Edmund Jasper Imogen

If you choose Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cordelia or Dara more popular?

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 compared to Cordelia at #1065 in the United States.

What do Cordelia and Dara mean?

Cordelia means "jewel of the sea" (Celtic origin). Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cordelia and Dara boy or girl names?

Cordelia is primarily a girl name. Dara is primarily a girl name.

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