Rising since 1992, #5,554 for girls today.
Popularity of Thara since 1972
Babies named Thara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 47 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s | 106 |
Meaning & origin
Thara is a multicultural name with possible roots in Arabic, Sanskrit, and Irish tradition, though its exact origin remains uncertain. In the United States, the name first appeared in records in 1972 and has been gradually rising in usage, particularly since 1992. As of 2025, Thara ranks #5,554, with about 1 in 73,058 baby girls given the name. Its peak year so far was 2024, and it is most popular in Texas, which topped state usage. The name's diverse potential meanings, including 'fruit' in Arabic and 'star' in Sanskrit, contribute to its cross-cultural appeal, though families may choose it simply for its melodic sound.
Thara is a name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of the Irish name Tara, derived from the Hill of Tara, a historic seat of Irish kings. Alternatively, it could be an Arabic name stemming from "ثمرة" (thamarā) meaning 'fruit'. In Sanskrit, "तारा" (tārā) means 'star', and is used in Hindu tradition. In the United States, Thara has been in occasional use since at least 1972, with recent popularity perhaps influenced by its multicultural appeal.
Where Thara is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Thara” around the world
Where Thara lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Thari
Variants: Tara, Tharah, Tharra
Sibling names for Thara
Names that share Thara's style, for a brother or sister.
