Dara vs Emad

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

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Emad

Boy #3,556 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"backbone, foundation"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,556
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Mad, E

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Popularity Comparison

Dara Rank #1,029
Emad Rank #3,556

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 vs #3556 for Emad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dara ___

  • Dara Mae
  • Dara Rose
  • Dara Jane
  • Dara Lynn
  • Dara Claire
  • Dara Louise

Emad ___

  • Emad Ali
  • Emad Hassan
  • Emad Kareem
  • Emad Rami
  • Emad Samir
  • Emad Tarek

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

If you choose Emad

Omar Tariq Khalid Fatima Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dara or Emad more popular?

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 compared to Emad at #3556 in the United States.

What do Dara and Emad mean?

Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin). Emad means "backbone, foundation" (Arabic origin).

Are Dara and Emad boy or girl names?

Dara is primarily a girl name. Emad is primarily a boy name.

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