US Popularity Rank: 2888

Origin: Irish,

Meaning: Pearl of wisdom, pearl; Star; Oak tree, fruitful

Dara is a gender-neutral baby name of mixed origin. If you believe baby carries an old soul, you’ll adore the meaning of Dara as “pearl of wisdom” or simply "pearl." You may also find Dara as a variant of the Irish Gaelic name Dáire, meaning “oak tree” or “fruitful.” Additionally, the name has Cambodian roots, and means "star." All these associations describe having plenty of stories to tell and much wisdom to share. With a name like Dara, baby can be your smart, little star!