Shalima vs Tarana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tarana

Girl #60,736 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"melody, song, tune"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Iranian Indian Pakistani Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#60,736
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tara, Rana, Tari

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Shalima Rank #60,608
Tarana Rank #60,736

Shalima is more popular, ranked #60608 vs #60736 for Tarana.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

Shalima ___

No pairings available yet.

Tarana ___

  • Tarana Noor
  • Tarana Leila
  • Tarana Yasmin
  • Tarana Roya
  • Tarana Mina

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Tarana

Soraya Leila Farida Darian Cyrus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shalima or Tarana more popular?

Shalima is more popular, ranked #60608 compared to Tarana at #60736 in the United States.

What do Shalima and Tarana mean?

Tarana means "melody, song, tune" (Persian origin).

Are Shalima and Tarana boy or girl names?

Shalima is primarily a girl name. Tarana is primarily a girl name.

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