Tara

Meaning of Tara

Tara refers to the Hill of Tara, which was the ancient seat of the High Kings of Ireland. So, the name symbolizes a place of royalty and importance.

Tara has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Tara

Tara has bounced back into the top 1,000, landing at #847 in 2025.

Notable people named Tara

• Tara Lipinski
  Olympic figure skating champion
• Tara Reid
  American actress and model
• Tara Strong
  Voice actress
• Tara Dakides
  Professional snowboarder
• Tara Moss
  Canadian-Australian author

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Questions about the name Tara

What does the name Tara mean?

Tara means tara refers to the hill of tara, which was the ancient seat of the high kings of ireland. so, the name symbolizes a place of royalty and importance, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Tara a boy's or a girl's name?

Tara is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Tara?

In 2025, Tara ranked #847 for girls.

When was Tara most popular?

Tara peaked at #239 in 2000.