Tahira vs Barbara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tahira

Girl #6,398 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pure, chaste, virtuous"

Origin: Arabic tahara

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Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Tahira Rank #6,398

Barbara Rank #860

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #6398 for Tahira.

Is Tahira or Barbara more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Tahira at #6398 in the United States.

What do Tahira and Barbara mean?

Tahira means "pure, chaste, virtuous" (Arabic tahara origin). Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin).

Are Tahira and Barbara boy or girl names?

Tahira is primarily a girl name. Barbara is primarily a girl name.