Dara vs Emmit

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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Emmit

Boy #3,443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hardworking; powerful"

Origin: Old English/Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,443
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em

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Popularity Comparison

Dara Rank #1,029
Emmit Rank #3,443

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 vs #3443 for Emmit.

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

Emmit ___

  • Emmit James
  • Emmit Lee
  • Emmit Thomas
  • Emmit Ray
  • Emmit William
  • Emmit Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

If you choose Emmit

Everett Colton Wyatt Sawyer Olive

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dara or Emmit more popular?

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 compared to Emmit at #3443 in the United States.

What do Dara and Emmit mean?

Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin). Emmit means "hardworking; powerful" (Old English/Germanic origin).

Are Dara and Emmit boy or girl names?

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

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