Taura

♀ Girl

How to Pronounce Taura

Pronounced TOR-uh /ˈtɔːr.ə/High

Meaning: Most plausibly a coinage blending Tara (Irish, from the royal hill of Tara) and Laura (from the laurel); a fused sound rather than a single inherited root.Low

In 30 seconds: Taura reads as a blend of Tara and Laura — a soft, made feminine name (said 'TOR-uh').

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningMost plausibly a coinage blending Tara (Irish, from the royal hill of Tara) and Laura (from the laurel); a fused sound rather than a single inherited root.

U.S. rank (2011)#19323 ↘ Falling

2011 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1970

Total births (all-time)≈ 433

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

Taura looks coined, most likely fusing Tara — from the royal hill of Tara in Ireland — with Laura, from the laurel. The result is a short, flowing name that borrows familiar sounds without a single inherited root, which we note honestly.

Taura reached its small peak around 1970 and stayed rare. It reads as a period coinage; distinctive of its moment and not part of a current revival.

Did you know? Taura joins the popular Tara and Laura into one two-beat name, a neat mid-century-style fusion.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Taura — likely coinage: Tara + Laura

Variations

ToraTarraTaure

Nicknames

Tara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taura mean?

Taura appears to be a coined name, most likely blending Tara and Laura; it has no single traceable root.

How do you pronounce Taura?

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

Is Taura a boy or girl name?

Taura is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Taura?

Taura has always been rare, given to only a few dozen girls a year around its peak.