Taran
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Taran first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 560 babies have been named Taran in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Taran is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,858 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,858
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Taran is also used as a boy name, ranked #3615.
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About the Name Taran
Taran is a girl name .
Is Taran a boy or girl name? Taran is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #22,858 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,615. Taran is more commonly used as a boy name.
Taran is currently ranked #22,858 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Taran include Tar, Tay, Taie, and Tarkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Taran include Tara, Taraji . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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