Dara vs Soraya

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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Soraya

Girl #912 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Pleiades star cluster"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Arabic Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#912
Total SSA Count
290
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sora, Raya

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Popularity Comparison

Dara Rank #1,029
Soraya Rank #912

Soraya is more popular, ranked #912 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

Soraya ___

  • Soraya Marie
  • Soraya Rose
  • Soraya Jade
  • Soraya Lynn
  • Soraya Claire
  • Soraya Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

If you choose Soraya

Cyrus Darius Leila Shirin Kian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dara or Soraya more popular?

Soraya is more popular, ranked #912 compared to Dara at #1029 in the United States.

What do Dara and Soraya mean?

Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin). Soraya means "the Pleiades star cluster" (Persian origin).

Are Dara and Soraya boy or girl names?

Dara is primarily a girl name. Soraya is primarily a girl name.

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