Beloved or small oak
Deara is a rare name with multiple potential etymological paths. It is often considered a variant of the Irish name Dara, meaning 'oak,' or a derivative of the English word 'dear,' signifying 'beloved.' In some contexts, it is viewed as a modern elaboration of the name Dea.
Less common today
Deara isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,376 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
