Dara vs Laylani

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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Laylani

Girl #928 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"royal child of the sky"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#928
Total SSA Count
285
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lay, Lani, Layla

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Popularity Comparison

Dara Rank #1,029
Laylani Rank #928

Laylani is more popular, ranked #928 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

Laylani ___

  • Laylani Rose
  • Laylani Marie
  • Laylani Grace
  • Laylani Jade
  • Laylani Kai
  • Laylani Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

If you choose Laylani

Kalea Makoa Naia Kaimana Kalani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dara or Laylani more popular?

Laylani is more popular, ranked #928 compared to Dara at #1029 in the United States.

What do Dara and Laylani mean?

Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin). Laylani means "royal child of the sky" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Dara and Laylani boy or girl names?

Dara is primarily a girl name. Laylani is primarily a girl name.

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