Dashara is of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'ten indras', where 'Indra' refers to the lord of heaven in Hindu mythology. This name is typically given to girls and has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and cultural significance. It is often spelled Dasharaha or Dasara, but it remains a variant spelling of the same name.
The name Dashara appears to have been relatively popular among parents during the latter half of the twentieth century, with a peak in usage in 1991 and again in 1997, each year seeing seven births. However, it seems that its popularity waned somewhat after this period as there was only one more instance of five births in 1999 and six births in 2006. Overall, there were a total of thirty-five babies named Dashara between the years 1991 to 2006 inclusive.