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Tara

Tara is a girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning Star" - also a Buddhist bodhisattva.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginSanskrit
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#1,013

What does Tara mean?

Star" - also a Buddhist bodhisattva

How popular is Tara?

Popularity in the United States

Tara has been given to 175,108 babies in the United States since 1939, peaking in the 1970s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 8,291 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Tara per year in the United States, 1939–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Tara has been given to 3,240 babies in France since 1962, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Tara per year in France, 1962–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 433 people called Tara living in Spain, with an average age of 27.6.

175,108 Babies named since 1939
1970s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Tara

What does the name Tara mean?

Tara means Star" - also a Buddhist bodhisattva. It is of Sanskrit origin.

Is Tara a boy's or a girl's name?

Tara is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Tara?

Tara has been given to 175,108 babies in the United States since 1939, peaking in the 1970s. Its use has declined since that peak.