Gender: Female
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Tara means 'elevated place' and is also the name of a goddess in Hindu mythology.
Pronunciation: TAY-ruh, /ˈtɛrə/, T EH R AH
Popularity Rank: #1,697
Comes from the Irish word 'Teamhair' meaning 'elevated place'. In Hindu mythology, Tara is the name of a goddess who represents the starry night.
The name Tara is of Irish origin and means Tara means 'elevated place' and is also the name of a goddess in Hindu mythology., A Star, The Name of a Buddhist Goddess, Star, The pupil of the eye, Meteor, Fragance. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Tara is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and 92 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: TAY-ruh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈtɛrə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: T EH R AH
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Tara is recorded 39,436 times globally, ranking it as the 1,697th most common name worldwide.
Tara is most prevalent in United States of America, with 14,664 occurrences, making it the 398th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Tara is found among 1 in every 39 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #398 | 1 : 123 |
| United Kingdom | #357 | 1 : 104 |
| Canada | #198 | 1 : 143 |
| Ireland | #133 | 1 : 39 |
| Saudi Arabia | #1,582 | 1 : 1,461 |
| Iraq | #889 | 1 : 632 |
| France | #1,900 | 1 : 1,316 |
| Netherlands | #889 | 1 : 401 |
| United Arab Emirates | #914 | 1 : 1,140 |
| India | #921 | 1 : 1,064 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Tara from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 25, 2024 12:04 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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