Holding steady.
Popularity of Tacara since 1981
Babies named Tacara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 299 |
| 1990s | 147 |
| 2000s | 86 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tacara is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1981, during a period when invented names with stylish suffixes were gaining popularity. Its peak year was 1982, but it has since become quite rare, fitting the stable trajectory seen in many names from that decade. Although it never entered the top 1,000 rankings, Tacara has maintained a consistent but low level of use, reflecting the appeal of unique, melodic names in the 1980s and beyond. The name's origins are unclear, but it may have been inspired by similar-sounding names or the Japanese word 'takara', meaning 'treasure', though no direct connection is attested.
Tacara first appeared in U.S. records in the 1980s, likely as a modern coinage blending the prefix 'Ta-' with the popular suffix '-cara' (seen in names like Nakara or Takara). It does not have a clear etymology in any known language. The name may have been influenced by the Japanese word 'takara' (meaning 'treasure'), but there is no direct evidence of borrowing.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Taca, Cara, T
Sibling names for Tacara
Names that share Tacara's style, for a brother or sister.
