Dhara
Every Dhara since 1985 — 637 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dhara
Dhara is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,222 in 2025 with 49 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 637 American babies have been named Dhara. Its peak came in 2025, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dhara stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dhara year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 | #3,222 |
| 2024 | 28 | #4,801 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,171 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,739 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,736 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,361 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,118 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,321 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,489 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,102 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14,991 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,248 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,863 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,534 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,450 |
| 2010 | 11 | #9,960 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8,568 |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,478 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,323 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,458 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,078 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,116 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,699 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,471 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,643 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,832 |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,077 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,622 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,097 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dhara in 2025?
Dhara ranked #3,222 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 49 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dhara?
637 babies have been named Dhara in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dhara most popular?
Dhara peaked in 2025, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Dhara a boy or girl name?
Dhara is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dhara rising or falling?
Dhara is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.