Dara vs Kassidy

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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Kassidy

Girl #980 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"curly-haired, descendant of Caiside"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#980
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kass, Kassie

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Popularity Comparison

Dara Rank #1,029
Kassidy Rank #980

Kassidy is more popular, ranked #980 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

Kassidy ___

  • Kassidy Grace
  • Kassidy Marie
  • Kassidy Jane
  • Kassidy Lee
  • Kassidy Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

If you choose Kassidy

Harley Brynn Declan Logan Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dara or Kassidy more popular?

Kassidy is more popular, ranked #980 compared to Dara at #1029 in the United States.

What do Dara and Kassidy mean?

Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kassidy means "curly-haired, descendant of Caiside" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dara and Kassidy boy or girl names?

Dara is primarily a girl name. Kassidy is primarily a girl name.

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