Tara Name Origin
/TAH-rah/-
Indian (South Asian) 40% -
Irish (Celtic) 35%
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American (Various) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Tara
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name 'Tara' has multiple origins: in Sanskrit, it means 'star' and is associated with a goddess; in Irish, it is linked to the Hill of Tara, an ancient royal site; and in English-speaking countries, it is often used as a given name derived from these cultural influences.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Tara each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).