Holding steady.
Popularity of Taria since 1959
Babies named Taria per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 36 |
| 1970s | 179 |
| 1980s | 207 |
| 1990s | 144 |
| 2000s | 97 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Taria is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1959. It saw its peak usage in 1977, but even in that year it was given to only a few dozen girls at most. The name has remained stable in its rarity, with no significant resurgence. Its origins are unclear; it may be a modern coinage or a variant of Taryn. Taria has not been recorded in any top state rankings, reflecting its widespread but extremely low usage across the country. Parents may be drawn to its melodic sound or its similarity to more familiar names like Tara or Maria.
Taria first appears in U.S. records in 1959. It may be a blend of Tara and Maria, or an elaborated form of Tari, itself a diminutive. The name saw modest use in the 1960s and 1970s, peaking in 1977, but has remained rare. Its construction follows a pattern of creating feminine names with an -ia suffix, popular in the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tari, Ria, T
Sibling names for Taria
Names that share Taria's style, for a brother or sister.
