Barbara vs Thara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #5,059 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"star"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Barbara Rank #860

Thara Rank #5,059

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #5059 for Thara.

Is Barbara or Thara more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Thara at #5059 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Thara mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Thara means "star" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Barbara and Thara boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Thara is primarily a girl name.