Dara vs Kori

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
Kori Rank #894

Kori is more popular, ranked #894 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

Kori ___

  • Kori Ann
  • Kori Marie
  • Kori Lynn
  • Kori Grace
  • Kori Lee
  • Kori Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

If you choose Kori

Tori Rory Bryce Derek Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dara or Kori more popular?

Kori is more popular, ranked #894 compared to Dara at #1029 in the United States.

What do Dara and Kori mean?

Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kori means "maiden, girl" (Greek origin).

Are Dara and Kori boy or girl names?

Dara is primarily a girl name. Kori is primarily a girl name.

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