Dara vs Lyanna

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dara Rank #1,029
Lyanna Rank #958

Lyanna is more popular, ranked #958 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

Lyanna ___

  • Lyanna Rose
  • Lyanna Grace
  • Lyanna Mae
  • Lyanna Claire
  • Lyanna Violet
  • Lyanna Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

If you choose Lyanna

Rhaenyra Sansa Arya Jon Eddard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dara or Lyanna more popular?

Lyanna is more popular, ranked #958 compared to Dara at #1029 in the United States.

What do Dara and Lyanna mean?

Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lyanna means "graceful vine" (French origin).

Are Dara and Lyanna boy or girl names?

Dara is primarily a girl name. Lyanna is primarily a girl name.

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