About the name Tara
Tara means star in Sanskrit and hill in Irish, and the two traditions collided so neatly that the name has been at home in both since the 1970s. In Hindu and Buddhist tantra she is also a full goddess, which gives what English speakers read as a simple pretty name a considerable amount of hidden theology.
Tara is a girl name of Sanskrit origin, pronounced TAH-rah. On the NameRarity scale it scores 34 out of 100, which places it in the popular band — a well-used favourite — expect to share it occasionally. Its strongest period was the 1980s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Tara?
Tara sits at approximately #720 in recent US rankings. Roughly 440 people per million carry it — about 1 in 2,273. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.
Famous people named Tara
- Tara SutariaIndian actress and singer in Hindi cinema
- Tara WestoverAmerican historian and author of the memoir Educated
Spellings and variants of Tara
Names similar to Tara
Kiara
kee-AH-rah
Dark-haired; also read as a form of Kiran, a ray of light
Tripura
TRIH-poo-rah
Goddess of the three cities or three states of consciousness
Dhara
DHAA-rah
A steady stream, continuous flow
Myra
MY-rah
Admirable, sweet; also read as a variant of Mira, ocean
Swara
SWUH-raa
A musical note, the voice
Yasodhara
yah-SHO-dah-rah
Bearer of glory, the wife of Prince Siddhartha
Zara
ZAR-ah
Radiance, blossom
Ila
EE-lah
Puranic figure who changed sex, also earth and sacred speech in the Vedas
Tara — frequently asked questions
What does the name Tara mean?
Tara means "Star; also a goddess in her own right and the wife of Brihaspati". It is a name of Sanskrit origin, most often given to a girl.
How do you pronounce Tara?
Tara is pronounced TAH-rah, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Tara?
Tara scores 34 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it popular. Roughly 1 in every 2,273 people carry it — about 440 per million.
What is the numerology number for Tara?
Tara carries the expression number 4, known as The Builder. Its soul urge number is 2 and its personality number is 11.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Tara?
The lucky number for Tara is 4 (with 13, 22, 31 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Deep Emerald. The traditional lucky day is Saturday and the associated gemstone is Emerald.
Is Tara a popular name?
Tara currently sits around rank #720 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 1980s.