Tarah
Tarah is a girl baby name. Ranked #13,482 in the US, popular nicknames include Tar, Tay, and Tarie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Tarah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 4,731 babies have been named Tarah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tarah is past its peak , currently ranked #13,482 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,482
- Total SSA Count
- 9
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Tarah
Tarah is a girl name .
Tarah is currently ranked #13,482 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tarah include Tar, Tay, and Tarie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Tarah include Tara, Taraji . 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