Tara

Pronunciation: [ t-EHR-uh ]

Boy Name #31,936 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Tara is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-EHR-uh.

Parents who love the name Tara often also consider Tabitha, Taylor, Talmage .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #31,936
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Tariq #1405 Tarik #3346 Taran #3615 Taron #4058 Tarek #4151

Also a Girl Name

Tara is also used as a girl name, ranked #1022.

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Tabitha Taylor Talmage Tandy Tacy Talmadge Tacie Tallie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tara

Is Tara a boy or girl name?

Tara is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #31936. As a girl name, it is ranked #1022. Tara is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Tara?

Tara is pronounced t-EHR-uh.

How popular is the name Tara?

Tara is currently ranked #31936 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Tara a common or rare name?

Tara is an uncommon name, ranked #31936 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Tara

Tara is a boy name .

Is Tara a boy or girl name? Tara is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,936 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,022. Tara is more commonly used as a girl name.

Tara is currently ranked #31,936 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Tara include Tariq, Tarik, Taran, Taron, Tarek . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.