Daire
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Daire: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2025.
Originally a unisex name from Irish and Scottish Gaelic, Daire (pronounced DAH-ra or DYE-ra) means 'oak tree' or 'fruitful,' rooted in the Old Irish *daire*, from the same Celtic source as the word for oak—a tree deeply revered in ancient Celtic culture as a symbol of strength and endurance. In Irish mythology, Daire was a name borne by several figures, including a king of Ulster, while a more contemporary bearer is Daire O'Brien, a popular Irish broadcaster and comedian. There are no widely known Scottish places directly named Daire, but the same root appears in place names like Derry (from Doire, meaning 'oak grove'). A notable variant is the Irish Dara, also unisex and sharing the same meaning—a crisp, nature-charged choice with an appealingly soft sound.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20253 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7623 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2025
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y