Tara: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Means star, a celestial name that shines across the sky.
Tara as a Girl Name
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1166
- Peak
- #35 in 1977
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Tara Means
Tara is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. Means star, a celestial name that shines across the sky.
How Popular Tara Is
Tara currently ranks #1166 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #35 in 1977. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Tara
- Tara reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #35 in 1977.
- Once a top name, Tara has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Tara has been a top 100 name across 129+ years of American history.
- Tara is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
Tara as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #11407
- Peak
- #1469 in 1972
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Tara Means
Tara is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin. A shining star, guiding travelers through the night.
How Popular Tara Is
Tara currently ranks #11407 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1469 in 1972.
Good to Know About Tara
- Tara is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
- It's part of the celestial naming trend inspired by the sky and stars.
Names Like Tara
Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Tara
Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Tara.
Questions About Tara
What does Tara mean?
Tara is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. Means star, a celestial name that shines across the sky.
How popular is Tara?
Tara currently ranks #1166 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #35 in 1977. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Tara come from?
Tara comes from Sanskrit roots. Tara reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #35 in 1977.
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