Dearra
A girl's name of American origin with 458 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Dearra hit its peak of 75 births in 2021, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.
Dearra has carried that momentum forward and remains a live choice today.
In the most recent SSA release, Dearra ranks #3398 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Dearra is a girl's baby name of American origin, a creative variant of Dara, possibly from the Hebrew meaning 'wisdom' and 'compassion,' or the Irish Dara meaning 'oak tree' — strength and rootedness.
The Dearra spelling adds extra letters that give the name more visual presence and a slightly longer, more flowing sound. It's an individual choice that keeps the warmth of Dara while giving it a more distinctive identity.
EtymologyShow more
Dearra is built from 6 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the American naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Dearra creates its characteristic open, warm quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dearra has 18+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1989.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 273 | #3080 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 117 | #3826 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 27 | #13747 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 36 | #10971 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | #12871 | — |
The Story of Dearra
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Dearra is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Dearra are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Dearra?
Only about 1 in every 78,261 babies born in 2024 was named Dearra — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1989, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2020s with 273 births that decade.
Dearra by the numbers
- Would fill 10 school buses
- Meeting one Dearra per day would take 1.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(18 years, 1989–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46 | #3398 |
| 2023 | 52 | #3145 |
| 2022 | 58 | #2903 |
| 2021 | 75 | #2392 |
| 2020 | 42 | #3560 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3943 |
| 2018 | 40 | #3745 |
| 2017 | 40 | #3790 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17156 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12541 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15958 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9333 |
| 1997 | 8 | #10031 |
| 1996 | 6 | #12220 |
| 1994 | 10 | #8290 |
| 1993 | 6 | #12165 |
| 1992 | 6 | #12148 |
| 1989 | 5 | #12871 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1989–2024