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Tara is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Anglicized form of the Irish place name Teamhair, which possibly means ‘elevated place’. This was the name of the sacred hill near Dublin where the Irish high kings resided." It ranked #847 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, anglicized form of the Irish place name Teamhair, which possibly means ‘elevated place’. This was the name of the sacred hill near Dublin where the Irish high kings resided. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Tara ranked #847 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #847 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tara mean?
Tara means "elevated place", according to Behind the Name.
Is Tara a popular name?
Tara ranked #847 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Tara a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Tara appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Tara (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
