Dara
5 countries#1129 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Dara was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
14,547 births recorded 1893–2025 · currently #1129 · peaked in 1981 with 466 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,717 births recorded 1986–2025 · currently #223 · peaked in 2007 with 85 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
864 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #107 · peaked in 2007 with 49 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
708 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1184 · peaked in 2020 with 47 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
281 births recorded 1975–2022 · currently #4045 · peaked in 1983 with 15 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
145 births recorded 1986–2025 · currently #560 · peaked in 2014 with 13 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Dara’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2328 | — |
| 2007 | #2348 | ↓20 |
| 2008 | #2334 | ↑14 |
| 2009 | #2165 | ↑169 |
| 2010 | #2427 | ↓262 |
| 2011 | #3173 | ↓746 |
| 2012 | #2474 | ↑699 |
| 2013 | #2626 | ↓152 |
| 2014 | #2442 | ↑184 |
| 2015 | #2712 | ↓270 |
| 2016 | #2517 | ↑195 |
| 2017 | #1854 | ↑663 |
| 2018 | #1170 | ↑684 |
| 2019 | #1094 | ↑76 |
| 2020 | #1327 | ↓233 |
| 2021 | #1584 | ↓257 |
| 2022 | #1478 | ↑106 |
| 2023 | #1865 | ↓387 |
| 2024 | #1034 | ↑831 |
| 2025 | #1129 | ↓95 |
Frequently asked questions about Dara
Is Dara a popular name?
Yes — Dara currently ranks #1129 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Dara more common for boys or girls?
Dara is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Dara most popular?
Dara peaked in 1981 in United States, with 466 recorded births that year.
Is Dara rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Dara’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1437 in 1893 to #1129 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Dara?
At least 16,545 babies have been recorded with the name Dara across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Dara popular in more than one country?
Yes — Dara appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, Northern Ireland, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Dara?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Dara include Kit, Vivianna, Lucie, Valley.
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