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Thara vs Barbara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thara

Girl #5,059 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Tamil Malayalam Sinhalese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,059
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

Cultural Roots

English American German Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#860
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Thara Rank #5,059
Barbara Rank #860

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thara or Barbara more popular?

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

What do Thara and Barbara mean?

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

Are Thara and Barbara boy or girl names?

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

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