Dara vs Emma

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

Dara Rank #1,029
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1029 for Dara.

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

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dara or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Dara at #1029 in the United States.

What do Dara and Emma mean?

Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Dara and Emma boy or girl names?

Dara is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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