Emi vs Tara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tara

Girl #1,022 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rocky hill, hill of kings"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Irish Indian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,022
Total SSA Count
247
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tar

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emi Rank #995
Tara Rank #1,022

Emi is more popular, ranked #995 vs #1022 for Tara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emi ___

  • Emi Rose
  • Emi Grace
  • Emi Kate
  • Emi Claire
  • Emi Jade
  • Emi Pearl

Tara ___

  • Tara Louise
  • Tara Anne
  • Tara Marie
  • Tara Jean
  • Tara Elizabeth
  • Tara Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emi

Hana Yuki Kai Ren Sora

If you choose Tara

Liam Niamh Finn Sinead Brendan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emi or Tara more popular?

Emi is more popular, ranked #995 compared to Tara at #1022 in the United States.

What do Emi and Tara mean?

Emi means "beautiful picture, painted beauty" (Japanese origin). Tara means "rocky hill, hill of kings" (Celtic origin).

Are Emi and Tara boy or girl names?

Emi is primarily a girl name. Tara is primarily a girl name.

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