Tarah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: t-ahr-ahh
Origin: Israel
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: Wanderer

The name Tarah is a female name with origins in Irish, and Sanskrit, meaning 'Wanderer'in Hebrew and 'elevated place'in Irish. The name Tarah has multiple meanings, including 'wanderer'in Hebrew, 'elevated place'in Irish, and 'star'in Sanskrit, but it also has Irish and Sanskrit roots. The name Tarah is associated with the biblical name Terah, which means "to patiently breathe, " and it is also linked to the Irish place name Tara, meaning "elevated place. " This name offers a rich cultural and symbolic significance, making it a unique choice for parents. The popularity of the name Tarah cannot be confirmed as peaking in the 1980s based on the available evidence. It was most popular in the 1980s, ranking at number 659 in 1983, and it last ranked in the top 1, 000 names in 1990. The corrected text should state that the current ranking of the name Tarah is not available or cannot be confirmed based on the provided evidence. The name Tarah is important because of its diverse origins and meanings. The name's multiple interpretations—such as "wanderer, " "elevated place, " and "to patiently breathe"—make it a meaningful choice for parents who value depth and history in their child's name.

Tarah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Tarah is currently #12478 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Tarah is currently #7073 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Tarah is currently #6093 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Tarah is currently #3411 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Tarah is currently #6293 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Tarah is currently #3561 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Source: Social Security Administration

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