Darah
About Darah
Darah is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it relates to 'compassion' or can be a variant of Dara, meaning 'pearl of wisdom.' In Arabic contexts, it can mean 'wealthy' or 'abundant.' In Irish, Darah connects to 'daire' meaning 'fruitful' or 'fertile.' The name has gained modest popularity in the United States since the 1980s as parents sought unique alternatives to more common names like Sarah or Dara. With its soft sounds and meaningful associations across cultures, Darah appeals to parents looking for a name that's distinctive but still accessible and easy to pronounce. The name carries connotations of richness, wisdom, and compassion.
Pronounced DAR-uh.
As of October 2026, Darah ranked #4378 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2867 in 1984.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | #4,907 | 27 | 16.7 |
| 2025 | #4,378 | 32 | 19.9 |