Tara
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Star; Hill
Background: The name Tara originates from the Sanskrit word 'tārā,' meaning 'star.' In Irish contexts, Tara also refers to 'Teamhair,' which is associated with a significant hill in ancient Ireland, known as the Hill of Tara.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#228
Total births
176,033
Most popular decade
1970s
(195,972 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-115 ranks)
Years in Top 100
21
First recorded year
1939
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1962
- First year births
- 9
- First year rank
- #2,847
- Peak year
- 1972
- Peak year births
- 34
- Peak rank
- #1,453
- Most recent year
- 1999
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #9,912
Female
- First year
- 1939
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #3,429
- Peak year
- 1972
- Peak year births
- 7,234
- Peak rank
- #38
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 247
- Recent rank
- #1,020
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).