Dara vs Kairi

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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Kairi

Girl #1,031 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sea, ocean"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Gaming/Pop culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,031
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai

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Popularity Comparison

Dara Rank #1,029
Kairi Rank #1,031

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 vs #1031 for Kairi.

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

Kairi ___

  • Kairi Rose
  • Kairi Lynn
  • Kairi Grace
  • Kairi Ann
  • Kairi Marie
  • Kairi Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

If you choose Kairi

Sora Riku Nami Yuki Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dara or Kairi more popular?

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 compared to Kairi at #1031 in the United States.

What do Dara and Kairi mean?

Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kairi means "sea, ocean" (Japanese origin).

Are Dara and Kairi boy or girl names?

Dara is primarily a girl name. Kairi is primarily a girl name.

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