Stara
Stara is a girl baby name. Ranked #59,542 in the US, popular nicknames include Sta, Sty, and Staie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Stara is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Stara often also consider Tehra, Kellymarie, Lavar .
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Historical Record
Stara first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 5 babies have been named Stara in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Stara is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,542 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,542
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Stara
Stara is a girl name .
Stara is currently ranked #59,542 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Stara include Sta, Sty, and Staie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Stara include Star, Starr, Starla . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis