Dana 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

Dana Rank #1,076
Dara Rank #1,029

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 vs #1076 for Dana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dana ___

  • Dana Marie
  • Dana Lynn
  • Dana Nicole
  • Dana Rose
  • Dana Elizabeth
  • Dana Christine

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 Dana

Lisa Karen Diane Scott Mark

If you choose Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dana or Dara more popular?

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 compared to Dana at #1076 in the United States.

What do Dana and Dara mean?

Dana means "judge, arbiter" (Hebrew origin). Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dana and Dara boy or girl names?

Dana is primarily a girl name. Dara is primarily a girl name.

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