Tara
Pronunciation: [ t-EHR-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tara first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 543 babies have been named Tara in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tara is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,936 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,936
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Tara is also used as a girl name, ranked #1022.
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Old English origin
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About the Name Tara
Tara is a boy name .
Is Tara a boy or girl name? Tara is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,936 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,022. Tara is more commonly used as a girl name.
Tara is currently ranked #31,936 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Tara include Tariq, Tarik, Taran, Taron, Tarek . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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