Tara
TAR-ah
Popularity
#1021
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
176,033
Peak Year
#7,268 in 1972
First Recorded
1939
Style
Earthy & Bohemian, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Of Irish origin, referring to the Hill of Tara, a sacred site. It also has Sanskrit roots meaning 'star'.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Tara Reid
American actress.
Tara Lipinski
American figure skater and Olympic gold medalist.
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