Tarah

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Pronounced TAIR-uh /ˈtɛr.ə/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Tara — from the Irish Teamhair, the hill and royal seat of ancient Irish kings, and separately the Sanskrit Tara, 'star.' Tarah adds an h without changing the sound. Routes converge on Tara.Low

In 30 seconds: A respelling of Tara: Tarah nods to the Irish royal hill and the Sanskrit for 'star' (said 'TAIR-uh'). Familiar and warm.

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Origin MediumIrish, Sanskrit

MeaningA respelling of Tara — from the Irish Teamhair, the hill and royal seat of ancient Irish kings, and separately the Sanskrit Tara, 'star.' Tarah adds an h without changing the sound. Routes converge on Tara.

U.S. rank (2025)#14757 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1985

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,737

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tarah respells Tara, whose roots reach the Irish Teamhair (a royal hill) and the Sanskrit Tara ('star'). For girls it reads as a familiar, softly vintage pick, rare in this spelling (said 'TAIR-uh').

The Tarah spelling appears only rarely in U.S. data, well behind Tara. Rare, warm, and familiar.

Did you know? Tarah is a variant of Tara — the ancient hill and seat of Irish kings, and separately the Sanskrit word for 'star' — an h-added spelling with a familiar, gentle sound (said 'TAIR-uh').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Tarah — respelling of Tara; Irish Teamhair / Sanskrit 'star'

Variations

TaraTeraTarra

Nicknames

TarRah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tarah mean?

Tarah respells Tara — the ancient hill of Irish kings, and separately the Sanskrit for 'star.'

How do you pronounce Tarah?

It's said TAIR-uh /ˈtɛr.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tarah a boy or girl name?

Tarah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Tarah?

Tarah is a rare spelling for girls in the U.S.