Dara vs Rashid

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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Rashid

Boy #3,519 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rightly guided, following the right path"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,519
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rash, Rashi

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Popularity Comparison

Dara Rank #1,029
Rashid Rank #3,519

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 vs #3519 for Rashid.

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

Rashid ___

  • Rashid Ali
  • Rashid Hassan
  • Rashid Omar
  • Rashid Jamal
  • Rashid Kareem
  • Rashid Malik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

If you choose Rashid

Zara Fatima Amir Layla Yasmin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dara or Rashid more popular?

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 compared to Rashid at #3519 in the United States.

What do Dara and Rashid mean?

Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rashid means "rightly guided, following the right path" (Arabic origin).

Are Dara and Rashid boy or girl names?

Dara is primarily a girl name. Rashid is primarily a boy name.

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