Darah
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Darah: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2010.
Darah is a modern spelling variant of the ancient Gaelic name Dara, which means "oak" – a tree deeply revered in Celtic culture for its strength, endurance, and wisdom. Rooted in the Irish and Scottish Gaelic word *doire* for "oak grove," this unisex name offers a softer, more melodic alternative to the traditional Dara. While no famous bearers named Darah immediately come to mind, the name shares its lineage with the Irish comedian Dara Ó Briain and the historic Scottish clan MacDara, whose crest features an oak tree. The oak itself appears in Scottish place names such as Durness, thought to derive from *doire* meaning "oak wood," giving Darah a natural link to Scotland's landscape. It is also occasionally used as a feminine name in English-speaking countries, sometimes linked to the Hebrew name Dara meaning "pearl."
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20103 babies
- Latest (2010)
- #8023 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2010
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y