Tara is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning “Rocky hill, tower.” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. As of 2026, Tara ranks #704 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #35 in 1977.
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TAR-ah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #704 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Tara means “Rocky hill, tower.” It is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Tara is pronounced TAR-ah.
Tara is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Tara currently ranks #704 among girls' names in the United States.
Middle names that pair well with Tara include Tara Rose, Tara Grace, Tara Marie, Tara Jane.
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