Holding steady.
Popularity of Tahara since 1971
Babies named Tahara per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tahara's real moment was 1978.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 66 |
| 1980s | 93 |
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tahara is a rare given name in the United States, first appearing in Social Security records in 1971. It saw its peak usage in 1978, though it never entered the top 1,000 names. The name's trajectory has remained stable over the decades, with no significant spikes or declines. Its origin is uncertain; it may be a modern invention combining elements of Tara and the fashionable -hara suffix, or a phonetic variant of Tahira. While top states for the name are not recorded at high enough counts for analysis, the name remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a melodic and uncommon name. The lack of etymology data and famous bearers underscores its modern, open-to-interpretation status.
Tahara first appeared in U.S. records in 1971. It may be a blend of Tara (of Irish origin meaning 'hill') and the popular -hara suffix seen in names like Sahara, or a variant of the Arabic name Tahira (meaning 'pure'). However, no direct lineage is attested, and it is best considered a modern coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tah, Hara, Tara
Sibling names for Tahara
Names that share Tahara's style, for a brother or sister.
