Dana vs Saoirse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saoirse

Girl #1,038 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"freedom, liberty"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,038
Total SSA Count
242
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Seer, Cia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dana Rank #1,076
Saoirse Rank #1,038

Saoirse is more popular, ranked #1038 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

Saoirse ___

  • Saoirse Rose
  • Saoirse Anne
  • Saoirse Marie
  • Saoirse Grace
  • Saoirse Fiona
  • Saoirse Brigid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dana

Lisa Karen Diane Scott Mark

If you choose Saoirse

Niamh Ciara Finn Cormac Aoife

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dana or Saoirse more popular?

Saoirse is more popular, ranked #1038 compared to Dana at #1076 in the United States.

What do Dana and Saoirse mean?

Dana means "judge, arbiter" (Hebrew origin). Saoirse means "freedom, liberty" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dana and Saoirse boy or girl names?

Dana is primarily a girl name. Saoirse is primarily a girl name.

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