Declining since 2022, #4,661 for girls today.
Popularity of Dearra since 1989
Babies named Dearra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 117 |
| 2020s | 303 |
Meaning & origin
Dearra is a modern American name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1989, a time when inventive spellings and names beginning with 'De-' were gaining popularity. It reached its peak rank of 4,661 in 2021, with a rate of 1 in 55,423 births in 2025. Since 2022, its usage has been falling. The name has no recorded association with any U.S. state's top naming lists, reflecting its rarity nationwide. Dearra is most likely a creative respelling or blend, possibly influenced by the traditional Irish name Deirdre or the Hebrew Dara, but its precise origin remains obscure. As a contemporary coinage, it carries no long historical or cultural baggage, appealing to parents seeking a unique, feminine-sounding name that feels familiar yet distinct.
Dearra is a modern American coinage first recorded in 1989. It likely emerged as a phonetic variant of names like Deirdre or Dara, or as a combination of the popular prefix 'De-' with the sound '-arra' or 'ara'. The name has seen modest use, peaking in 2021, and is considered a contemporary invention without deep historical roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dea
Variants: Deerra, Dearah
Sibling names for Dearra
Names that share Dearra's style, for a brother or sister.
