Tarak

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAH-ruk /ˈtɑ.rʌk/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit taraka, 'a star; a protector; one who liberates/rescues' (also a name of Shiva)Low

In 30 seconds: A star; a protector; one who liberates: Tarak is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'TAH-ruk').

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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit taraka, 'a star; a protector; one who liberates/rescues' (also a name of Shiva)

U.S. rank (2025)#8839 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 124

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

Tarak comes from the Sanskrit taraka, 'a star; a protector; one who liberates/rescues' (also a name of Shiva). A crisp, classic name (said 'TAH-ruk').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, a-star-and-a-protector at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Tarak means 'a star; a protector; one who liberates/rescues' in Sanskrit (also a name of Shiva) — a crisp, classic name (said 'TAH-ruk').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Tarak — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tarak mean?

Tarak is Sanskrit for 'a star; a protector; one who liberates' (also a name of Shiva).

How do you pronounce Tarak?

It's said TAH-ruk /ˈtɑ.rʌk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tarak a boy or girl name?

Tarak is a boy's name.

How popular is Tarak?

Tarak is a very rare name in the U.S.