Dara vs Salma

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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Salma

Girl #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, safe"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew Spanish Turkish Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#870
Total SSA Count
310
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dara Rank #1,029
Salma Rank #870

Salma is more popular, ranked #870 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

Salma ___

  • Salma Nadia
  • Salma Rose
  • Salma Leila
  • Salma Amira
  • Salma Fatima
  • Salma Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

If you choose Salma

Layla Amira Yasmin Omar Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dara or Salma more popular?

Salma is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Dara at #1029 in the United States.

What do Dara and Salma mean?

Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin). Salma means "peaceful, safe" (Arabic origin).

Are Dara and Salma boy or girl names?

Dara is primarily a girl name. Salma is primarily a girl name.

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