5,474births recorded
9Countries
1Variants
2007Peak · Northern Ireland
#107Northern Ireland 2025
Dara is a boy name family recorded 5,474 times in 9 countries since 1955. It ranks highest today in Northern Ireland (#107 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Northern Ireland in 2007, at 204.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Dara
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dara | English | 2,963 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #108 | 2015 | ▼ 31 % |
| Dara | English | 855 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2676 | 2025 | ▲ 504 % |
| Dara | English | 774 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | #107 | 2007 | ▶ 1 % |
| Dara | English | 567 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1007 | 2023 | ▲ 27 % |
| Dara | English | 205 | 🇫🇷 France | #3431 | 1983 | ▲ 27 % |
| Dara | English | 54 | 🏴 Scotland | #560 | 2014 | new |
Questions about Dara
How popular is the name Dara?
In 2025 it ranked #107 in Northern Ireland. Official registers record 5,474 births across 9 countries.
When was Dara most popular?
It peaked in Northern Ireland in 2007, at 204.4 births per 100,000.
Is Dara a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Dara is a boy name.