Dara
Meaning of Dara
Dara is a lovely name for a baby girl. It has multiple pronunciations, depending on the language and culture. In American English, it is pronounced as DAIR-uh (/ˈdɛrə/), while in Hebrew it is pronounced as DAH-rah (/da.ʁa/), and in Irish, it is pronounced as DAHR-uh (/ˈdɑrə/). The name Dara also has variations such as Darah and Darra.
Looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, we can see that the popularity of the name Dara has fluctuated over the years. In recent years, it has been given to around 130-170 babies per year, with its highest ranking being 1090 in 1995. While not among the most popular names, Dara still maintains a level of uniqueness that many parents seek for their children.
Overall, Dara is a versatile and beautiful name that can be used across different cultures and languages. Its history and varying pronunciations add an element of charm and individuality to this name choice.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as DAH-rah (/da.ʁa/)
Irish
- Pronunced as DAHR-uh (/ˈdɑrə/)
American English
- Pronunced as DAIR-uh (/ˈdɛrə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Dara
| Dara Shikoh, also known as Dara Shukoh, was the eldest son and heir-apparent of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, favored as a successor but ultimately defeated and executed in a war of succession. |
| Dara Grace Torres is a 12-time Olympic medalist and former world record-holder in swimming, known for representing the United States in five Olympic Games and earning silver medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics at the age of 41. |
| Dara Khosrowshahi is an Iranian-American business executive, currently serving as the CEO of Uber and previously leading Expedia Group, with board positions at BET.com and Hotels.com. |
| Dara Birnbaum is an American video and installation artist known for challenging gender biases in the 1970s and addressing mass media through her innovative use of video art and television imagery. |
| Dara Treseder - Oluwadara Johnson Treseder is a Nigerian-born marketing executive, Harvard and Stanford graduate, and founding member of the Black Executive CMO Alliance. |
| Dara Joseph O'Shea is a professional footballer from Ireland, known for his role as a defender for Burnley in the Premier League and the Republic of Ireland national team. |
| Dara Seamus McAnulty is a Northern Irish naturalist, writer, and environmental campaigner, known for being the youngest winner of the RSPB Medal and receiving the Wainwright Prize for UK nature writing in 2020. |
| Dara Fitzpatrick was the most senior helicopter search and rescue pilot for the Irish Coast Guard, piloting the Dublin-based Rescue 116 helicopter before tragically losing her life in the 2017 Irish Coast Guard Rescue 116 crash. |
| Dara Howell is a Canadian freestyle skier who made history by winning the first gold medal in ski slopestyle at the 2014 Winter Olympics and has also achieved success at the Winter X Games. |
| Dara Reneé is an American actress known for her role as Kourtney Greene in the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. |
| Dara Costelloe - Dara James Morgan Costelloe is an Irish footballer currently playing as a winger for Scottish Premiership club Dundee, on loan from Burnley. |
| Dara M. Wilson is a renowned naturalist, science educator, and co-chair of the Black Birders Week Advisory Group, known for her advocacy and work with the Smithsonian Institution. |
| Dara Joy Maclean is an American contemporary Christian singer and songwriter known for her debut album "You Got My Attention," released in 2011. |
| Dara O'Kearney is an Irish international ultra runner and professional poker player, born on June 17, 1965 in Ennis, County Clare, with family ties to Irish language activism and politics. |
| Dara Dotiwalla was an Indian cricket umpire who officiated in 14 international matches, including six Test matches and eight One Day International games, between 1982 and 1988. |
