Names like Tara
If Tara is on your list, these girl names have the same feel, from Irish classics to names with a similar sound. Tara has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Kierra, Mayra, Ciara and Kelly.
24 girl names like Tara
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- KierraIt's a variation of Ciara, meaning "dark" or "black-haired."Also IrishSame “-ra” ending
- MayraMayra is often considered a variant of "Mary", meaning "bitter" or "beloved".Also IrishSame “-ra” ending
- CiaraThe name means "dark-haired" or "black." It often refers to someone with dark features.Also IrishSame “-ra” ending
- Kelly#852Means "bright-headed" or "warrior."Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- KearaKeara is an Irish name that means "dark-haired."Also IrishSame “-ra” ending
- Erin#833It's a poetic name for Ireland, meaning 'from Ireland'.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Kyla#580Kyla is often said to mean "beautiful" or "graceful." It's also sometimes associated…Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Kaitlyn#802Kaitlyn is an Irish name that's a version of Katherine.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- BreannaThe name Breanna means 'noble' or 'strong.' It suggests someone who is high-minded and…Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Bridget#724This name comes from an Irish word meaning 'strength' or 'exalted one'.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- SheaShea means 'admirable' or 'hawk-like'.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- TarynFrom the rocky hillAlso IrishSimilar popularity curve
- ShaylaFrom the Gaelic name "Síle", meaning "blind".Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Kayla#364Kayla means "slim and fair." It's often seen as a modern variation of the Irish name…Also Irish2 syllables
- TracyFrom an Irish surname, meaning "battler" or "warrior."Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Mckenna#410Means "son of Cionaodha" or "born of fire."Also Irish2 syllables
- ShawnaShawna is the feminine form of Sean, which is the Irish version of John.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Aileen#799Aileen is a variation of Eileen, which means 'light' or 'bright one'.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- ShannonFrom the Shannon River, Ireland's longest river.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- ReganRegan means "little king" or "regal."Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- KaseyKasey is often considered a variant of Casey, meaning "vigilant" or "watchful".Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- KathleenKathleen means "pure." It's an Irish form of Katherine.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- KaleighKaleigh is thought to mean "slim and fair" or "slender." It is a modern variation of the…Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- KiannaKianna is believed to be a feminine form of the Irish name Cian.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
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- What names are similar to Tara?
- Names with a similar style to Tara include Kierra, Mayra, Ciara, Kelly, Keara and Erin.
- How are these names matched to Tara?
- Each name is compared with Tara on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Tara has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Irish names are like Tara?
- Kierra, Mayra, Ciara, Kelly and Keara share Tara's Irish roots.