Tar

Pronunciation: [ t-AHR ]

Tar is a girl baby name. Ranked #46,075 in the US.

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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Tar is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-AHR.

Parents who love the name Tar often also consider Damber, Abranda, Aaronda .

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Historical Record

Tar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.

Over 5 babies have been named Tar in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Tar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #46,075 for girl names in the US .

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#46,075
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#46,075
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Tara #1022 Taryn #2519 Tariyah #4005 Taraji #4265

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Bridge Girl

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"bridge, connector"

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Janeese Girl

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"God is gracious"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tar

Is Tar a boy or girl name?
Tar is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Tar?
Tar is pronounced t-AHR.
How popular is the name Tar?
Tar is currently ranked #46075 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Tar a common or rare name?
Tar is an uncommon name, ranked #46075 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Tar?
Tar pairs well with Damber, Abranda, Aaronda, Bridge in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Tar?
Related spellings include Tara, Taryn, Tariyah, Taraji.

About the Name Tar

Tar is a girl name .

Tar is currently ranked #46,075 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Tar include Tara, Taryn, Tariyah, Taraji . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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