Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Tarra since 1955
Babies named Tarra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 34 |
| 1960s | 186 |
| 1970s | 852 |
| 1980s | 723 |
| 1990s | 358 |
| 2000s | 106 |
| 2010s | 29 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Tarra, a variant spelling of Tara, saw its peak popularity in 1972, when it ranked among the top names. However, since 1985, its usage has steadily fallen. The name is extremely rare today, with fewer than five births per year in recent decades. It has never ranked in the top 1000 nationally after the 1970s. The spelling Tara remains far more common, while Tarra is a distinctive alternative. Despite its Irish origin, the name has seen scattered use across English-speaking countries without strong regional ties.
Tarra is likely a variant spelling of Tara, a name with strong Irish roots. Tara is derived from the Irish Gaelic word 'Teamhair', meaning 'hill' or 'tower', and is the name of a historic hill in County Meath, once the seat of the High Kings of Ireland. The spelling Tarra emerged as a modern adaptation, possibly influenced by other similar-sounding names.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Tarra
Names that share Tarra's style, for a brother or sister.
