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Summary

Dara has origins in both Irish and Hebrew cultures, meaning 'oak tree' and 'pearl' respectively. Over time, it has evolved from its early forms while retaining its associations with nature and value. The name carries a biblical relevance through its connection to Jewish lineage. Today, Dara is widely recognized and appreciated for its strong, nature-related meanings and modern appeal.

The name Dara is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dara has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dara' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5396th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6142nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2926th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6487th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4786th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3257th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3722nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1024th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 633rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 802nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1819th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1621st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dara' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.