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The name Tara peaked for boys at #1469 in 1972. Tara is also used for girls, ranking #847 in 2025.

The name Tara is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "rocky hill".

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Despite a rich history in Irish myth preceding its plantation appearance in Gone with the Wind, widespread use in the seventies caused Tara to lose its Irish accent.
 American actress Tara Reid helped bring attention to this name, though her career dropped off in tandem with the popularity of the name. Her most recent credits include the B-movie Sharknado series.

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The name Tara is currently ranked #847 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #35 in 1977. The name is most popular in TARA, TARA, and TARA. Tara is occasionally used for boys in 1999.

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