Dara vs Kenia

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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Kenia

Girl #1,015 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain of whiteness"

Origin: African/Kikuyu

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,015
Total SSA Count
250
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Keni

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Popularity Comparison

Dara Rank #1,029
Kenia Rank #1,015

Kenia is more popular, ranked #1015 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

Kenia ___

  • Kenia Marie
  • Kenia Rose
  • Kenia Lynn
  • Kenia Jade
  • Kenia Simone
  • Kenia Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

If you choose Kenia

Mateo Valeria Diego Camila Sergio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dara or Kenia more popular?

Kenia is more popular, ranked #1015 compared to Dara at #1029 in the United States.

What do Dara and Kenia mean?

Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kenia means "mountain of whiteness" (African/Kikuyu origin).

Are Dara and Kenia boy or girl names?

Dara is primarily a girl name. Kenia is primarily a girl name.

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