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Tarrah

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Pronounced TAR-uh /ˈtΓ¦r.Ι™/Medium

Meaning: A doubled-r spelling of Tara, from the Irish 'Teamhair,' the royal Hill of Tara, often read as 'hill; elevated place.' A mid-century American form.Low

In 30 seconds: A spirited spelling of Tara: Tarrah means 'hill' (Irish), said 'TAR-uh.' Vintage and rare.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningA doubled-r spelling of Tara, from the Irish 'Teamhair,' the royal Hill of Tara, often read as 'hill; elevated place.' A mid-century American form.
U.S. rank (2016)#18606 β†— Rising
2016 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,074

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 197719712016

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

Tarrah respells Tara, from the Irish Hill of Tara, 'hill; elevated place.' It rode the 1970s Tara wave with an ornamental spelling, peaked in 1977, and faded after (said 'TAR-uh').

Tarrah belonged to the seventies and has grown rare since. Rare, seventies, and spirited.

Did you know? Tarrah is a doubled-r spelling of Tara ('hill') that peaked around 1977 β€” a seventies respelling now seldom seen.
Overall data confidence 45%
References β€” Tarrah β€” Variant of Tara; Irish 'hill'

Variations

TaraTarraTerra

Nicknames

TarrieRah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tarrah mean?

Tarrah is a variant of Tara, from the Irish for 'hill; rocky place.'

How do you pronounce Tarrah?

It's said TAR-uh /ˈtΓ¦r.Ι™/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tarrah a boy or girl name?

Tarrah is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Tarrah?

Tarrah peaked in the late nineteen-seventies and is rare today.

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