Parnika vs Thara

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
Nicknames
Tara

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Parnika Rank #5,027
Thara Rank #5,059

Parnika is more popular, ranked #5027 vs #5059 for Thara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Parnika ___

  • Parnika Devi
  • Parnika Priya
  • Parnika Ananya
  • Parnika Isha
  • Parnika Radha
  • Parnika Kavya

Thara ___

  • Thara Devi
  • Thara Priya
  • Thara Laxmi
  • Thara Maya
  • Thara Ananya
  • Thara Parvati

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Parnika

Priyanka Arnav Kavya Dhruv Anaya

If you choose Thara

Ananya Priya Kavya Arjun Dhruv

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parnika or Thara more popular?

Parnika is more popular, ranked #5027 compared to Thara at #5059 in the United States.

What do Parnika and Thara mean?

Parnika means "small leaf, little feather" (Sanskrit origin). Thara means "star" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Parnika and Thara boy or girl names?

Parnika is primarily a girl name. Thara is primarily a girl name.

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