Tara
Meaning: King and ruler — royal authority and sovereign will
Origin: Sanskrit
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #137
Total births: 3,644
History: Tara peaked in the 1990s in Australia. The name's Irish meaning 'hill of the kings' connects to Australia's strong Irish heritage. Tara represents the Celtic influence that has shaped Australian culture from bush ballads to pub culture.
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| Current rank (2007) | #99 |
| Babies named Tara in 2007 | 81 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 3,644 |
| Peak year | 1985 (298 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #20 |
| Years in records | 1983–2007 (25 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 42 spots |
Frequently asked about Tara
What does the name Tara mean?
Tara means “King and ruler — royal authority and sovereign will” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Tara?
Tara has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “King and ruler — royal authority and sovereign will”.
How popular is Tara in Australia?
Tara ranked #99 in Australia in 2007 — given to 81 babies that year.
When was Tara most popular?
Tara peaked in 1985 with 298 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Tara a boy or girl name?
Tara is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Taras in registered births are female.
Is the name Tara rising or falling in popularity?
Tara has fallen 42 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #57 in 2002 to #99 in 2007.
How long has Tara been recorded in Australia?
Tara appears in birth records in Australia across 25 years — from 1983 through 2007.