Gauri vs Taara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gauri

Girl #5,792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair, white, brilliant"

Origin: Sanskrit gaura

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali Sri Lankan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,792
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gauru

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Popularity Comparison

Gauri Rank #5,792
Taara Rank #5,867

Gauri is more popular, ranked #5792 vs #5867 for Taara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gauri ___

  • Gauri Devi
  • Gauri Priya
  • Gauri Lakshmi
  • Gauri Meera
  • Gauri Ananya
  • Gauri Shree

Taara ___

  • Taara Rose
  • Taara Leigh
  • Taara Marie
  • Taara Ann
  • Taara Grace
  • Taara Elise

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Lyra Mira Zara Kiran Deva

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gauri or Taara more popular?

Gauri is more popular, ranked #5792 compared to Taara at #5867 in the United States.

What do Gauri and Taara mean?

Gauri means "fair, white, brilliant" (Sanskrit gaura origin). Taara means "star" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Gauri and Taara boy or girl names?

Gauri is primarily a girl name. Taara is primarily a girl name.

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